Update on my new Mega-Ray Bulb.

[Scm133]

I was planning on replacing my old mercury bulb with a new Mega-Ray bulb for Milo's enclosure. I immediately was getting some high readings, so I removed it, and allowed it to burn 100 hours before re testing.
At 14 inches directly under the bulb, I was getting a reading of 98 uW/cm2, which was ok; but then moving to the outer rim of the bulb, I was getting readings at 350 uW/cm2.
I called Bob at ReptileUV Labs, and he is going to send me another one. He agreed that the bulb was faulty. He was very courteous, and helpful.
So glad I had my Solar Meter 6.2. It just payed for itself!!!

 

[TortsNTurtles]

Where do you get a solar meter ? I want one

 

[Scm133]

Where do you get a solar meter ? I want one

http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/solarmeter62.html
LIGHTYOURREPTILES is where I got mine, but I see they are out of stock at the moment.
http://www.beardeddragon.co/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=solar+meter&product_id=334
BEARDEDDRAGON.CO also carries them.

 

[TortsNTurtles]

Great thanks! I think this is a worth while investment if you are going to have tortoises and turtles for many years.

 

[Scm133]

Great thanks! I think this is a worth while investment if you are going to have tortoises and turtles for many years.

Agree!!

 

[Scm133]

Got the replacement (Mega Ray bulb) today. The readings are much better. 110 uW/cm2 at 14". Now Milo has some good rays!!