Mine is in full sun and the top is so hot I almost burned my hand. What could I put on top so it's not so hot to the touch?
1000228
Unfortunately mine is under an awning so I don't have to worry. I think I would try putting a towel on top on the days that it is going to be very sunny.
256257
Put it in the sun for an hour or two. It is supposed to last two years this way.
1970987
Turn on when ever you use lamp. The lights get hot and it keeps the housing cool,preventing over heating. Use the gloves they offer. To prevent exposure to UV . Hopes this helps
992753
If you have a mesh top. Cover your top with aluminum foil. It will help retain heat. If not get a bigger bulb and bigger fixture. I stopped buying these because they only last a month or two until they blow out. The element melts to the copper conductor inside the fixture. No problems with the outlet it was plugged into either, the house in only a year old.
1314090
hang it up for a while... you could use a hairdryer (risk melting it though)... but it would be better if you could use natural heat... maybe even lay it out in the carpark for a little while in the sun....
1312257
I think he is referring to heat onto an acrylic top, I have mine with no top.... Just went and touched the fixture which has been on all day and it's cool to the touch
1030728
The top does get hot, I don't think it is recommended to put under a covered patio, however we did and it has not been an issue. We left it on overnight under a canvas with about 2 feet clearance and it did not catch fire...However I don't recommend that practice
3067
It does tend to get pretty hot but not horrible. I have mine partially under cover from the tiki bar roof which helps.
552880
oven vents on top right...dont set anything on top u dont want to get hot...carefull of the glass front and sometimes the door handle is overwarm....
125417
the area under the table gets hot.i have it on a stone patio. perhaps you could place a flagstone or pavers underneath to protect a deck.inquires to the company might be a good idea.
651462
Yes, the Top will be Hot & for a long while. I would not recommend It. Unless U can somehow get an exhaust Fan in behind Blow exhaust out or up.
1098989
Turn it up on high until it is melted, then be sure and turn it back down to med and wait for it to cool off before using.
295383
No, It doesn't get that hot, at least not to burn on the front if you touch it. It will get warm. The outside doesn't get hot.
2173130
Metal bars would get way too hot. The lamp cover/ shade I use in my tortoise enclosure get hot enough to leave 1st degree burns if I am not careful when reaching into it. I would suggest something else.
1244340
It's on the handle and it gets really hot where you cannot work well with it
95204
I don't know but I dought there is a way to repair it. Are you sure it's getting enough sun? Sometimes I have to jump start mine, just turn it to get it going..
2198727
I suggest going to your home improvement store , and buying welders gloves ,they tolerate way more heat than , and are designed for man hands way cheaper , hope this help some