lighting help please

[deisel]

i have had my snake now for six weeks and i have gone through two globes and one ceramic white the globes were 150 watt basking globes so what i want to know does anyone know of any good globes to use or did i just get the occasional dud ones the globes were $55.00 each so they were not the cheap ones any help appreciated

[dragon_tail]

return them with a reciept!, also check your fusebox, you may have some bad wiring! i have experienced this! a good way to test is to run an extension cord from another point in another room and use that for a week or two, if no problems incur you have a bad powerpoint/fuse!

[nickamon]

I agree with dragon_tail. Also, do you run your lights through a pulse thermostat? They are notorious for making bulbs blow before their time. Dimming thermostats work better with bulbs.

[minusone]

i have a pulse thermostat and it blows globes like it's a goddam hobby.

i'll be getting a dimmer soon.

[morgs202]

Agreed. Defnitly check your fuse box. Interestingly enough though, I've been getting a really good life span out of URS heat lights, and theyre about $15.00 each!

[Chris1]

i think some bulbs are just dodgy,...i generally get 10 shipped to me @ a time,,....some last 4-5 days, some last 2-3 months,..same batch, same manufacterer, same light fitting (no thermostat atttached just for the record)

[deisel]

i have a digital thermostsat i dont know if it is a pulse or not but was thinking of going for one of those microclimate ones

[minusone]

i'll be talking to ppl at the convention tomorrow and seeing what's for sale

[dragon_tail]

i dont think there will be anything wrong with your set up, please run an extension cord from another room first...ill bet my bottom dollar that its the point

[dee4]

If it was only the globes you could understand them blowing frequently, but you say it was a ceramic that went as well? seems odd, what sort of ceramic was it?

[sweethips12]

i have i have 5 enclousers and i use exoterra day glow lights, not with a termostat and i am the same as Chris, so last for months and others only for a day, i went threw 3 lights in one week once, all on different days!

[nickamon]

Originally Posted by deisel

i have a digital thermostsat i dont know if it is a pulse or not but was thinking of going for one of those microclimate ones

Do it, Microclimates are fantastic.

[learning snake man]

micoclimates made in england if you want something good you have to pay for it .Try a point not on the same wall , other side of house cheers and good luck as 55$ a pop is no fun.