Power sun problem!

[x-sully-x]

Hi all

Just installed a powersun lamp in our torts enclosure and the heat it's giving out it no where near enough to bask! It was like 10 degree Celsius what is recommended... And having looked on the Internet it should be giving off more heat from the tests done! Can try be that inconsistent?

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Maybe a silly question from me, but to fully help, I need to ask.

Is the light on a dimmer?

Was the light given time to fully “warm up" when you checked?

 

[MikeCow1]

What wattage bulb? And, how far above the tortoise is it?

 

[x-sully-x]

The light is on an off/on timer. It's a 100watt and was on for 6 hours and gave out the same heat

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Sorry and the bulb is 12inches from the top of her shell.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

How are you measuring your temperature?

 

[x-sully-x]

We are using this to measure the temperature- we leave it in there for a good 15-20mins to settle once the bulb had been on for 6 hours- don't know if already mentioned that

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

I would use your temp probe in another location to make sure it is reading right and if it is, you are going to have to get a new bulb. Sorry!! I occasionally get bulbs that never even work but the store was good about exchanging them for me. Good luck!