Questions on specs for Flouro UV globes...

[Southside Morelia]

Hi all,
Now that I have finally started keeping dragons (southern angle heads for now but plan for more), can anyone inform me if there are any real differences between the standard flouro type UV tube and the compact flourescent type?
Have there been any studies done to determine the better of the 2?
I would imagine that the spread of light from the traditional flouro tube would be better for larger enclosures as opposed to the compact type, longer length therefore reaching further along the enclosure, but what about the output.
Which is better, taking a similar rated 30%UVA - 5%UVB for both types?
Thanks in advance...
Scott.

[spongebob]

Here's a source of great information....
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/lightingsurveyintro.htm

I use a tube for southern angled headeds as they dont thermoregulate but a compact for those dragons that do, as they give a warm "spot". However i generally keep larger southern angle headeds outside anyway
Bob

[Southside Morelia]

Thanks heaps Bob,
Any info from the Bob himself, one of my 2 kids favourite characters and I must admit, I too get a laugh, must have some substance.
That's a seriously informative site, where the hell did you stumble onto that....
Being a sparky, I can appreciate and decipher its contrents, Thanks heaps....
Cheers...
Scott.

[JKretzs613]

Hello,

That is the site I would recommend, also. It is a great site!
The compacts & coils are horrible if you are looking for great UVB output. The way the UVB refracts down, it is terrible & it decays fast, too!

Tracie