Can this bulb be used in a baby chicken brooder? If so, will it reach 95 degrees?
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That was my reason for buying it, after plugging it in to see how high the temp would go i couldn't get it above 80* then read the box and at the bottom it says not for deep domed lamps and that is exactly what mine is [Premier 1] but it also says it is is good for species requiring 85+ temps so get the lamp dome that is shallow like the one recc for this bulb and I think you may get to 95* I'm back to the 250* red lamp for now.
1620084
I wouldn't use it, it would get to hot. Your better off using a 75w heat bulb or a low wattage halogen spot flood bulb (from home depot).
647486
Yes you can but you might shorten the life span of the 35w bulb, sometimes there is a slight color change since the temperature will be slight higher.
199910
Yes it will, but the question is: what temperature are you trying to heat to? Be careful about the wattage you are using for each bulb as well. As accbiocons mentioned, a 40W bulb or higher. You could even go as high as a 75W or 100W (however raise the fixture at least 6 inches from the water surface to make sure to not overheat).All the best
1107798
In States south of the Mason-Dixon line, adult chickens won't need over-winter heat supplementation.This rock won't work though.Otherwise, I'd suggest a red 250w heat-lamp.
1223531
I get frustrated because retrictions on bulbs vary by brand and model and they don't always advertise the restrictions until you open the package and read the fine print. Here are the fine print restrictions shown on the 'inside' packaging of the Cree 18-watt (100 watt equiv) bulb: Do NOT use in enclosed fixtures. Allowed temperature range: -13F to +113 degrees F. Suitable for damp locations but NOT where exposed directly to weather or water. Not intended for use with emergency exit fixtures or emergency lighting. My words: (You might find the 60 watt allows enclosed fixture use but not the 100 watt)
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If it were too warm the chicks would come out from under. You can literally lay your hand on the warm side and it will not burn you. I had a thermometer under it for a week. Every time I checked it said 90°. I finally took it up because the chicks kept kicking it out. My brooder is up on a table and has a window cut low so we can look under the Ecoglo. Mine sleep under it at night and nip under frequently. They really do use it like a mom.
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My unit came with an Agrobrite 6400 K color temp T5 lamp. You can put in what ever you want. T5 bulbs are available in a variety of color temperatures.
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I believe that has to be a misprint. A 100 watt bulb would be too bright as well as too hot. I have a 13 watt fluorescent bulb in mine that is equivalent to the light output of a 60 watt incandescent bulb. If you chose to go with an incandescent bulb. I would not go higher that 40 watts.
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Should be okay. Doesn't get too hot. A bulb in the 6700k color range will be better for plants. However, it depends on what plants you are growing
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Hello. If there is some ventilation there should be no problem. But using a complete sealed fixture (like IP65), this could overheat the bulb. Your technolamp Team.
2257514
Not a standard 25 watt lightbulb but a smaller aquarium bulb style would fit. However, I would try to keep with a smaller wattage or use fluorescent bulbs as the heat from a 25 watt bulb may be a bit much. There isn't a lot of room for the bulbs and heat dissipation may be an issue. I use a compact fluorescent with mine and have great success with plants and have sufficient lighting.
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This is the first time I've used the Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder on chicks. If someone's chicks were burned, I'd say they had the radiant heater is set too low. The top(radiant heater)has different levels (3 if I remember correctly). If the chicks are moving freely about the brooder, you know every is alright. Strange though, if the "EcoGlow" was too hot, the chicks would have avoided the unit.
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I have been using this bulb out doors in zero degree weather in New England. I also use one indoors!
1111924
All depends on size and type of the cage if it's a screen top or a closed cage I never use a bulb that big I use halogen outdoor flood lights now the are cheaper and do the same thing my tank is 36+24+18 that has a glass front doors so I have no screen and I use a 50 watt flood so its hard to answer how far u should get a cheap digital thermometer and want Ur basking temp around 110-115 sorry fro writing so much if u have others questions look me up on face book Scott correll from Allentown pa I can help u more
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This bulb is a spot lamp bulb not like other bulbs. the fouces a beam or channle of heat to one area were normal bulbs scatter heat. so they will help heat a the basking area, theses do over heat very eay. do not use mimi dome lamps were theres isnt wide enough. my beared dragon would only bask around this hot zone never dirrectly under it wich did lead to him stay at temps around 85 or 82 degrees. even rising the lamp dome up higher didnt help. be care full of theses bulbs.
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I live in Texas so heating is not an issue. On cool nights here I use a lightbulb and this is enough to keep it warm. You should be able to figure something out. I Hang my bulb from a heat lamp by a metal clip from the center frame. I would not say this greenhouse is the most airtight thing out there.