Zoomed powersun

[chase thorn]

So I have had a 100w zoomed powersun running for the past 9 months and I have another that is 150w that has only ran for about a month and a half. I bought them both last year in august. The one I use now is a more white color and the one not used much has a more of an orange color. Is this because of the higher wattage or the use out of the bulb? When do I know when to replace this bulb? After 12 months of use? Thank you!!

 

[wellington]

Unless you have a meter to read(forgot what it's called) the UVB being put out, you don't really know when to replace. I plan on replacing at a year. They are suppose to last at least that long. With summer, sun, and outside time you won't need it on until winter. So save some money and get them outside at least three days a week, more is better for an hour or more is better.

 

[chase thorn]

What If i put his enclosure out in the room by a window where to sun is half in and half shaded?

 

[wellington]

Only if you open the window and screen. Uv won't go thru either.

 

[chase thorn]

I may just get a screen and set him out side!

 

[tyrs4u]

I may just get a screen and set him out side!

I love my play pens .... I have two ... My RT love them....

 

[chase thorn]

I may just get a screen and set him out side!

I love my play pens .... I have two ... My RT love them....

Does the rain mess with the pins or do you move them in?

 

[wellington]

First make sure the screen, is not tightly woven like a house window screen. A lot of the uv rays are diminished and can not go through. Chicken wire works better. Second, you should have a place for them to get out of the rain and be sure the rain can not flood them.