Can the bulb be replaced with something other than a non-incandescent bulb? The incandescent bulb makes the water unstable and stinky...more water changes are needed using an incandescent bulb.
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I use Coralife Colormax Mini Compact Fluorescent 10 watt, 6 inch bulb. It works well.
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Can't answer that question. We are using the bulb that was in it when we bought it.
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I have mine in my porch lights and don't really like the light they give off compared to incandesants. I may try a higher wattage because most lights call for 60 watts because of the heat an incandesant gives off but I think the new bulbs are cooler. Just don't count on them lasting five years . You will be lucky if you get six months.
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I'm guessing that water would cool the bulb as well as, if not better than, air...But I dont really know. I use them in a more traditional way.
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The bulb is really small and sticks out of socket only about 2-2 1/2 inches. The bulb needs to go into a casing that will protect it from water. I was dissatisfied with the bulb and water got in my socket and blew the whole connection. The light is also not very bright.
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Do you really mean smoke or is it steam perhaps? Any outside fixture should be weather-protected; otherwise, you could get a short-out. An outside incandescent bulb that is 150-watts can get hot enough that may cause some steam if it gets wet, but not smoke. If you get smoke you may have a problem that should be investigated.
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1 If you want or need an incandescent lamp, which can be dimmed (which I do in every bathroom) halogen is the way to go. You get more lumens ( amt. of light) than with ordinary incandescents and the lamp life is longer.
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The bulb CAN be replaced. I leave my unit on all of the time as it also makes a great nightlight, but that also means I have to replace the bulb that much more often. It takes a 15 watt bulb that I've purchased at Hobby Lobby, Target, and WalMart. I initially tried the regular 4 watt nightlight bulb, but it didn't get warm enough to heat and melt the wax so make sure it's a 15 watt. Good Luck!!
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It came with a regular incandescent bulb, but I substituted a 60-watt equivalent LED bulb (Cree brand, from the big orange store) and it has been working fine. Make sure you pick a LED bulb that is dimmable if you try this.
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Good question, I'm not sure but my guess would be no. I did have to replace the bulb and it was very hard to find, I ended up having to call the company of purchase and have them send me a new bulb. Good luck with this. Love this fan/light, it's super cool.
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The uv lamp kills microbes that might be in the water. That may or may not affect the smell and taste. I don't have that particular problem, but I have a catchment water supply that probably needs the uv treatment.
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!!! NO !!! Nor can you use a Different Wattage Lamp! Ofcourse, I guess you could take all the "Ballast Stuff" out and then replace with just a "Regular Bulb"
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Do not know what you mean by "Hid", but I do know that the bulb can be changed in these units. Just use a small bead of silicon, no big deal. I used some on these once I got them new, months later, still water tight!!
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We had the same problem with our new set when the light bulb went on the blink.... flickering continually and it was mind blowing... ugh! But the original company who uses Walmart to sell their aquariums gave us a replacement bulb free without any problem. Thank goodness! I just love my Aquarium! :)
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No, but the light on our filter doesn't work anymore period. Not green. Not red. Nothing. I just try to change it when I remember to do so or when the water starts the taste differently.
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If you are changing out from incandescent bulbs, the sockets are different, so you will have to purchase them separately. Also sold by Amazon. We changed out some fountain 120vac 50w bulbs for these, & the sockets , to save monies.
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Yes...but in order to change the bulb it has to be removed and it is difficult. We only were able to use ours once. The bulbs were never good in it and after having to change them twice by removing the whole thing it was just not worth it. We returned it.
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beings that an LED uses less energy, thus creates less heat, there shouldn't be an issue, especially if replacing an high-heat incandescent bulb in the fixture. As always, follow manufactures recommended guidelines for safe operation.