can a heater tube be put in here...will i have to keep the cover off and if so will the lights still be nice looking and working
2045258
You may be cramming to many things in there at once. Remember this is only a one gallon tank. If you get the three gallon tank you may have more room if it's wider.
2045259
I don't have ours any more, but if I remember correctly: as long as you were just fitting the cord through the opening, it should fit.
2045260
The best advice I can give you is to buy a different tank. I have come to hate this tank and have bought a different one.
2045261
a small under gravel heater would be all you needed for this tiny thing. With that the thin cord can fit up beside the filter with some squeezing. Anything bigger then the lid will have to be off.. but the lights will still be lovely :D
1680447
Yes. If you look at a picture of one with lights, on that straight piece of tubing, there are two small holes drilled on top and two larger holes directly below those so you can get a socket in there to tighten down lights.
538144
i dont really think it good to place it in a closed fixture. It may gets hotter & hotter and eventually shortens LED lifetime quite a lot.
2218999
I would not. I put mine on for four hours using the timer. The next time I used the plug we noticed is was slightly melted...scared me so heater is sitting in my closet unused.
1616242
This lamp has been in place working nightly for a long time .it is in an out side location so heat is not an issue .. happy with it yes
1673702
There are little plastic beads inside so wouldn't think so. Have the packaging from the one I just ordered so double checked. There is no mention of being able to warm it. Personally, I would not try it and look for something that specifically says it can be heated. This is a wonderful masked either chilled or room temperature. And it absolutely shuts out all the light.
750770
I screwed mine to a stud on one side.I would not glue a heater in place.You could toggle bolt it in if not near a stud.Mine looks great!
2039329
This fixture is only designed for fixed installations. It is a halogen bulb and consequently runs very hot. I have put it on an occupancy switch to insure it turns off when not in use. If you use a separate power cord, I would recommend insulation rated at at least 140 degrees C.
933837
We sit fairly close to the heater, but we have it on the back deck. Your ceiling needs to be very high. I believe that the company doesn't recommend placing it inside.
1121527
I can not say for sure but I would recommend against it. The light has a built in cooling fan and I expect the sealed housing would cause it to heat up.
208093
It should be fine. You would not want the heater part to touch the plastic, but otherwise it should be ok.
1659284
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.
1801719
No cover so it's open... be careful that the placement is not too high otherwise you'll end up blinding yourself. The cover can be removed but it's easy to change the light bulbs with the cover still on.
2141583
I second what the others said. The problem with an enclosed fixture is the heat build up shortens the life of the bulb. This bulb produces only minimal heat.
388440
Yes, absolutely! The tube is slightly warm to the touch, but noticeably less warm than a fluorescent. The string of small LED's that comprise the tube have a reflective backing, which acts as a combination heat sink and heat shield.
1962642
No you can leave the covers on. It adds to the coolness of these lights. Did you know that KC has a 25 year warranty on every component, even burnt bulbs ? I had a problem with one of my lights not working, they sent me a brand new replacement.
1962645
No, you can keep those on there and still get a ton of light spray! Removing them will prob give you a bit more, but work perfect with cover on them.