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Post by Cyndi on Sept 23, 2004 16:36:11 GMT -8
What is the general consensus on when to replace your UV bulb? I am currently using the 48" ReptiSun 5.0 and have read the I should replace it anywhere from every 6 months to once a year.
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Nanshe
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 23, 2004 23:32:34 GMT -8
I changed my tubes every 6 months, but am using the Mercury Vapor bulbs now, and they last a lot longer!
I hope this helps!
~Nan
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Post by Tesa on Sept 24, 2004 5:01:27 GMT -8
Yes, unfortunately without a UVB meter, there is no way to know if the light is still emitting beneficial UVB or not. 6 months is the suggested interval for replacement of fluorescent tubes.
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Post by Cyndi on Sept 24, 2004 16:08:02 GMT -8
Thanks! Have ordered new one.
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 25, 2004 6:32:14 GMT -8
Honestly...the UVB meter is SO worth it's weight in gold. It is an expense at first, but it does pay for itself in about 18 months...or when you would normally change out your tubes.
I have had my Reptisun 5.0's for almost a year and a half now. They are very much on the low end now, but I'm using the Mega Ray in conjunction with them. But the Reptisun's were plugging out a 50 on the meter and were bought in April of 2003.
This is extreme and most UVBs deteriorate in much less time. But this is a good example of WHY the meter is such a good investment. I would have discarded two perfectly good bulbs way before I needed to.
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