Heating for hatchys..Globes from Bunnings vs Basking lights???

[Sofoula88]

Hi everyone, I have read a few threads on here about people using lights from bunnings for their heating needs. I have bearded dragon hatchlings on the way and was planning to get the usual reptile basking globes I've always used. They usually last me about 3-4 months and haven't had a problem with them. However I am starting to question what and if there is any difference between a globe specifically made for reptiles and a normal house hold/spot kind of globe from bunnings. Basically I wanna know if there is any difference, and if they are ok to use from bunnings which should I get. Obviously will be using reptile uv to be safe but in terms of heating if there are globes out there that do the same job at a lower price I'd be willing to try them.
If anyone has successfully used these please let me know which ones you got and The wattages they come in... Or if I should just stick to my regular basking globes
thanks

 

[Shotta]

i use those little spotlights (downlights) they seem to produce heat or you maybe could try halogen bulbs they look like a normal lightbulb with the screw in fitting(e27i think it was) but they are pretty bright lol

 

[Sofoula88]

Globe Reflector Philips 75w R80 Clear Es 2pk - Bunnings Warehouse Would this one be suitable, as it looks pretty much exactly like the reptile specific basking lights I use and has a focused beam which is what I want

 

[mad_at_arms]

The main difference between globes for general use and reptile use is how they direct the light/heat.
general use globes usually have a wide lighting arc (Say 120 degrees) where as most reptile globes using a reflective coating on the globe, have a a smaller focus point to concentrate the heat on a desired area.

Phillips SPOTONE globes might be suitable.
They focus most of the light/heat in a smaller area than typical globes.
I used them for my EWD when it was young and would get temps around 35*C at 15 cms away using a 60W globe. They are made in ES.

 

[Sofoula88]

Ok.. Those ones have an 80 degree area.. Don't know if that makes any difference or not.. Will be in a small 2 ft tank so don't want to overload with heat.. Probably a 60-75watt max would suit to heat up a tank that size

 

[Sofoula88]

Yep on a thermo at bunnings now so guess I'll see how I go

 

[bowdnboy]

There all I use and have done for yrs........ they are fine. As long as u have UV also.

 

[Sofoula88]

Didn't like any of the globes there .. The Phillip reflector was rather large and the spot one looked ok but a little cheaply made .. So think I'll just pay the extra and get the reptile basking lights

 

[mws4life]

I get the phillips ones from Woolworthes