Right Size Deep Dome?
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Looks to be right,but how are you securing it in place. If it has the clamp please stop using that hang it by other means as the clamp fails and the lamp falls
Minority2
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I believe the width of the opening matters more than the dome. For a basking fixture you want a wide opening to allow the bulb to project as much heat to as much surface area as possible in order to get the most out of the flood bulb.
Something like this 10.5 inch brooder work light is what I would generally recommend as a cheaper, more durable option for basking lights. Never rely on the use of c;lamps.
Something like this 10.5 inch brooder work light is what I would generally recommend as a cheaper, more durable option for basking lights. Never rely on the use of c;lamps.
HDX 300-Watt 10-1/2 in. Brooder Clamp Work Light HD-303PDQ - The Home Depot
Shine a light wherever you need it with the versatile and multipurpose 10.5 inch Brooder Clamp Light from HDX. Lighting up to 50% more than standard clamp lights, this light is held firmly in place with
www.homedepot.com
I'm not a fan of the deep domes, or the pet store prices. I get my fixtures at Home Depot.
If you want it anyway, just make sure its rated for the wattage of your bulb. I'm pretty sure all of them are rated for more than 65 watts, but double check to be sure.
If you want it anyway, just make sure its rated for the wattage of your bulb. I'm pretty sure all of them are rated for more than 65 watts, but double check to be sure.
Thanks y’all! It’s not a clamp light; it’s hanging by a hanger.
The brooder lamp looks good, and is much cheaper than the Zoo Med fixtures. I put it in my basket. I chickened out at Home Depot yesterday because there were so many choices, and no one around to help. I went with Zoo Med because I assumed it would fit.
I’ll go back to Home Depot tomorrow for the fixture. I did get flood lights like Tom suggested.
The brooder lamp looks good, and is much cheaper than the Zoo Med fixtures. I put it in my basket. I chickened out at Home Depot yesterday because there were so many choices, and no one around to help. I went with Zoo Med because I assumed it would fit.
I’ll go back to Home Depot tomorrow for the fixture. I did get flood lights like Tom suggested.
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Home Depot will not have any reptile specific UV bulbs. I get those from Lightyourreptiles.com when needed, but you might not need them in your warm climate. They can go a few weeks in winter without UV. Personally, I use LED strips or bulbs indoors for extra lighting, and use the sun for UV a couple few times a week. I get those LEDs at Home Depot, Lowes, or Walmart.
Does this have a hanger in addition to the clamp?I believe the width of the opening matters more than the dome. For a basking fixture you want a wide opening to allow the bulb to project as much heat to as much surface area as possible in order to get the most out of the flood bulb.
Something like this 10.5 inch brooder work light is what I would generally recommend as a cheaper, more durable option for basking lights. Never rely on the use of c;lamps.
HDX 300-Watt 10-1/2 in. Brooder Clamp Work Light HD-303PDQ - The Home Depot
Shine a light wherever you need it with the versatile and multipurpose 10.5 inch Brooder Clamp Light from HDX. Lighting up to 50% more than standard clamp lights, this light is held firmly in place withwww.homedepot.com
Thanks.
Yes they do.
What species are you housing?
i just bought this. Thank you!I believe the width of the opening matters more than the dome. For a basking fixture you want a wide opening to allow the bulb to project as much heat to as much surface area as possible in order to get the most out of the flood bulb.
Something like this 10.5 inch brooder work light is what I would generally recommend as a cheaper, more durable option for basking lights. Never rely on the use of c;lamps.
HDX 300-Watt 10-1/2 in. Brooder Clamp Work Light HD-303PDQ - The Home Depot
Shine a light wherever you need it with the versatile and multipurpose 10.5 inch Brooder Clamp Light from HDX. Lighting up to 50% more than standard clamp lights, this light is held firmly in place withwww.homedepot.com
Very cool. I'd love to see pictures!
