2 quick questions on lights in enclosure

[Leigh]

2 questions:

first, ive got a repti-glo 2.0, 26 W, and its in a reflector. how close should the beardy be to it? is 6 inches a good number?

second, ive been using a ceramic heater, and we had a slightly abnormal electricity bill for the month, is it likely that the heater would eat through any extra power? we also ran the heater in the lounge a lot more, but i was targetted as the main culprit, is it likely?

thanks in advance for speedy responses, even if my questions are needlessly time consuming for you.

Leigh

[falconboy]

I think you will find the heater is a bigger power sucker. Our 3 mthly electricity bill just came in - $735 vs $430 for the previous 3 mths. Yes, I nearly pooed myself. However, my misses feels the cold and the 1hp split system air conditioner in the bedroom has been running nearly 24/7 over Winter. She tried to blame me too, but the only addition this period was a single 60w red globe on a dimmer, and theres no way that would cost $100 per month to run. I reckon she should just wear additional layers of clothes!!!

[MoreliaMatt]

either that or it was an estimated account.... they are always way higher than the should be!

[SlothHead]

With the reptiglo, you will find that the distance that the UV penitrates runs out pretty quick. So yeah that sort of distance is fine.

With regards to the second question. I remember a thread ages ago on here regarding power usage etc. The general conclusion came to show that a 60w bulb for a year would cost about $6 to run. After all it is just a globe, they dont use any more power than any other light.

[falconboy]

I know ours was read because the electricity box is hard to shut so I know he's been when its only shut to, and not completely. Then I know bill time is coming.

I though $400 odd was bad, I nearly dropped dead at $735.

[Brettix]

I think that u should be using 8.0 or 10.0 but atleast 5.0 for beardy's.
i use 2.0 on frogs as they dont need to much uva/uvb

[Leigh]

yeh, they were at short supply and the next lot werent in for a while, so i grabbed the only globe i could, my last one broke and i was desperate.

as for the electricity problem, thanks a lot for the advice, i ended up paying some of the bill to my parents, only a little, but now i have ammo next time they try and hit me with it.

thanks all, goodnight,
Leigh

[falconboy]

Originally Posted by Leigh

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as for the electricity problem, thanks a lot for the advice, i ended up paying some of the bill to my parents, only a little, but now i have ammo next time they try and hit me with it.

I'd ask for a refund.