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Old 07-19-2006, 09:16 PM   #1
jdg
Mercury Vapor Bulbs - life span

I just bought mercury vapor bulbs for two bearded dragon cages. I know that when using fluorescent tubes, they needed replaced every six months because the UVB quality declined. Do mercury vapor bulbs have the same problem? Or are they fully usable until they burn out?

Thanks for any insights.

- Jackie
 
Old 07-19-2006, 09:33 PM   #2
aliceinwl
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/mercuryvapourlamps.htm

This should tell you everything you need to know

-Alice
 
Old 07-20-2006, 07:30 PM   #3
jdg
Thanks - the site was helpful!
 
Old 07-20-2006, 10:18 PM   #4
NiCoLe L RuSSeLL
what type of bulb?
 
Old 07-21-2006, 12:44 PM   #5
number1steakfan
the only problem with mv's is radiation burns
 
Old 07-23-2006, 09:19 PM   #6
snakewrangler
I change mine once a year. The animals in both habitats are doing fantastic. However, I use smaller lights (zoo-med tubes) for my smaller lizards. Just make sure you temp gun and take a reading right under them where the animal is basking to make sure its not too hot.
 

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