If my light fixture is 24 inches, what size bulb should I buy? For example, my current fixture is 20 inches, but the bulb I have in it is 18 inches.
1975209
Go to the fixture's website or find it on amazon and read the specs (it should tell you what size you need.)I only can answer questions about the bulb. Reptisun 10.0 fits my fixtures ;) and is the ONLY one I trust for good UVB for my critters. Hope this helps.
1975210
I have some light fixtures that are 23 inches, and use a 18 inch bulb. You need to measure the bulb itself, including the little prongs on each end.
1975211
you will measure the bulb length, not the fixture length. So you would continue with an 18 inch bulb.
355887
I use standard light bulbs in the one I ordered. The same bulbs you would put in a lamp in your home. They fit fine.
1591511
the size wattage wise is up to the light itself, but it is for a standard size bulb base!!! like you have in all regular light fixtures!!!
2263848
Do you have the bulb your replacing? That is how I ended up buying this one other wise put a search in for bulbs that will fit your fixture model hope this helps
417210
The bulbs come in both sizes. One size fits a 24" fixture. Another size fits the 48" fixture. So it depends on which size was ordered.
1382444
Thank you for the information, I always go by "if it doesn't say that it is, then it's not". How much height do they add to the bulb? Are you happy with the adaption?
919550
U ordered the 24-36" version and the actual light is only 22" long. It has arms that pull out to support it for larger applications. I don't know for sure but It might fit . It might end up resting directly on the top....
155722
The lengths (24"-36" for example) are as follows: the light fixture itself is 24" long, the supports for the light will stretch out to 36" allowing the fixture to be used on a wider aquarium. I have the 36"-48" fixture on an aquarium that is 48" long, and as a result I have areas in the tank where light intensity is less that it is in the middle and it is causing plants on the edge I the aquarium to get insufficient light. I would suggest you get a fixture in which the smaller length (24" on a 24"-36") matches the width if your tank. That is unless you want some darker areas in your aquarium. The lengths (24"-36" for example) are as follows: the light fixture itself is 24" long, the supports for the light will stretch out to 36" allowing the fixture to be used on a wider aquarium. I have the 36"-48" fixture on an aquarium that is 48" long, and as a result I have areas in the tank where light intensity is less that it is in the middle and it is causing plants on the edge I the aquarium to get insufficient light. I would suggest you get a fixture in which the smaller length (24" on a 24"-36") matches the width if your tank. That is... » Read More The lengths (24"-36" for example) are as follows: the light fixture itself is 24" long, the supports for the light will stretch out to 36" allowing the fixture to be used on a wider aquarium. I have the 36"-48" fixture on an aquarium that is 48" long, and as a result I have areas in the tank where light intensity is less that it is in the middle and it is causing plants on the edge I the aquarium to get insufficient light. I would suggest you get a fixture in which the smaller length (24" on a 24"-36") matches the width if your tank. That is unless you want some darker areas in your aquarium. « Show Less
972211
The picture we light with this is just 24 wide and 30 high. I agree with what T says, it's not going to be enough light on the picture you want. We have other art in our home that we use electrical light fixtures and they work perfectly for something of the size you refer to. One is similar in size to what you mention and we use about a 26/28 inch electrical light on it.
280223
It will fit 24" long tank or longer. But light just has 17.75" long, I don't suggest you to use it for your tank. I use it for my 20 gal plant tank so it protect fit. I mean light is bright enough to keep my plant to grow. If you use it for plant tank, the one 24" to 36" will be better to you.
2118863
Hi there! we used regular 60 watt bulbs -- you can also begin to use the new LED bulbs if you take out a loan! But we just used regular bulbs in this fixture thus far. It was hung in a home I renovated for sale, which is under contract to close now. Good luck and it is a great looking fixture!
2267076
This is an 18" LED bulb, not 36". My Rv has 2- fixtures with 18" and 1 fixture with 12" bulbs. I replaced all 6 bulbs with this brand of bulbs through Amazon. I am very impress with the light output. Too early to tell how long they will last. Amazon has 36" bulbs if you run a search.
870581
You're asking a lot. The lamp is already hung up so high I can't get up to change the bulb which is burnt out right now and I'm not going to climb up there to check it. Here's my best guess: I think it's the smaller size. I remember what it looked like out of the box, sort of. It's been a while. I'm pretty sure you mean the diameter of the hole. Can't you buy a kit? I probably shouldn't have answered your question because I have so little to offer. I saw those cute separate shades and wanted to buy one myself, but wasn't sure what to do, either. Good luck to you. This is a pretty good light if you like classy utilitarian. You're asking a lot. The lamp is already hung up so high I can't get up to change the bulb which is burnt out right now and I'm not going to climb up there to check it. Here's my best guess: I think it's the smaller size. I remember what it looked like out of the box, sort of. It's been a while. I'm pretty sure you mean the diameter of the hole. Can't you buy a kit? I probably shouldn't have answered your question because I have so little to offer. I saw those cute separate shades and wanted to buy one myself, but wasn't sure what to do, either. Good luck to you. This is a pretty good light... » Read More You're asking a lot. The lamp is already hung up so high I can't get up to change the bulb which is burnt out right now and I'm not going to climb up there to check it. Here's my best guess: I think it's the smaller size. I remember what it looked like out of the box, sort of. It's been a while. I'm pretty sure you mean the diameter of the hole. Can't you buy a kit? I probably shouldn't have answered your question because I have so little to offer. I saw those cute separate shades and wanted to buy one myself, but wasn't sure what to do, either. Good luck to you. This is a pretty good light if you like classy utilitarian. « Show Less
839160
Yes the answer referring to the bulb size being 30 inch is incorrect and obviously from someone who does not have first hand experience. This 30 inch fixture takes a 24 inch T-* bulb and the repti-sun 10.0 does fit in the 24 inch length.
830942
My fixture is labeled for up to 100 watt bulb. Standard base. I have been using a 40 watt standard base incandescent bulb for accent lighting. This size bulb fits with very little space between the bulb and the back of the fixture if you were thinking to use any bulb that might be larger than the old standard incandescent ones.
1369327
are you should you have the exact lamp? it should not be smaller than the original unless you took the bulb out of the housing unit!
1266720
I don't recall the size, but you can locate it on the Exoterra site. I returned mine because none of the local stores carried that size bulb. I purchased two 18" instead; bulbs are readily available at pet stores.