will this keep my finches warm in outdoor aviary? If I hang over nest box 12 to 16 inches away will that be a good range? what bulb type for night?
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I don't know anything about finches, but I'd say it depends on the size of the aviary. I have mine about 20 inches away from my hedgehog, and it warms to the bottom of her cage. If the aviary is long though you may want to use two of them. Mine only warms a 3 ish feet radius. As for what bulb, you'll need to research finches for that.
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It does fine in a barn retrofitted for chickens, so I think a small batroom will be OK. Also, the bats will probably like the warmth - just like my chickens. Just keep the heater away from combustibles. I put mine on a wood pallet.
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Can't help you with hot weather, we use ours on a large outside bird run. We cover it in the winter with the sheeting--in Utah were it gets really cold and the wind blows.
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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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I've used this for over a year in an outdoor tortoise enclosure (the lamp is inside their "house") and I do use a ceramic heat emitter for night time heat. It is obviously not on at the same time as the basking lamp in the other socket. I haven't had any issues.
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Infrared (ceramic) shouldn't because it doesn't give off any light and theyhave a nocturnal model, but glass designed so you can see pet at night, butshouldn't affect their sleep patterns. Heat generated to 400 degrees, raising ambient temp by 20 degrees depending on size bulb (50 watt is smallest). No closer than 12+ inches and bird should not be able to come into contact with bulb surface. Can stay on 24/7. Bulb model # RS-50, RS-75 and so on up to higher wattages. On Amazon site enter Zoo Med Red Infrared Heat Lamp for more info and check consumer reviews. Best to call Zoo Med @ 888 496 - 6633/8 - 5 Pacific. Ask for Customer Service and check their site foradditional product listings and informatioin. Infrared (ceramic) shouldn't because it doesn't give off any light and theyhave a nocturnal model, but glass designed so you can see pet at night, butshouldn't affect their sleep patterns. Heat generated to 400 degrees, raising ambient temp by 20 degrees depending on size bulb (50 watt is smallest). No closer than 12+ inches and bird should not be able to come into contact with bulb surface. Can stay on 24/7. Bulb model # RS-50, RS-75 and so on up to higher wattages. On Amazon site enter Zoo Med Red Infrared Heat Lamp for more info and check... » Read More Infrared (ceramic) shouldn't because it doesn't give off any light and theyhave a nocturnal model, but glass designed so you can see pet at night, butshouldn't affect their sleep patterns. Heat generated to 400 degrees, raising ambient temp by 20 degrees depending on size bulb (50 watt is smallest). No closer than 12+ inches and bird should not be able to come into contact with bulb surface. Can stay on 24/7. Bulb model # RS-50, RS-75 and so on up to higher wattages. On Amazon site enter Zoo Med Red Infrared Heat Lamp for more info and check consumer reviews. Best to call Zoo Med @ 888 496 - 6633/8 - 5 Pacific. Ask for Customer Service and check their site foradditional product listings and informatioin. « Show Less
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I have four of these and light 100ft plus tree trunks at night with 25w bulbs (one light per tress). The 75w bulb will easily light a 20 ft flag pole. Don't think it's rated more than 75w.
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I live in Massachusetts where winter is pretty cold. I planted the bulbs 3 weeks ago in a pot indoors, and I have lovely 4 inch green seedlings. Will need a few more weeks to see them flower. Too cold for outdoors around here.
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Bt i usually have a bulb above the water about 14 ins or so hanging above water bucket. The bulb is placed in one of the container frames for heating lights. Depends how your set-up is arranged. I have a rod across the width of chicken house that I drape the cord over.
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Cut a hole in the center of an aluminum pie pan large enough to stay away from the Edison threads. Then put the base of the bulb through the hole and screw it into the socket. This will reflect the light down, and in the case that it is in a barn, it also protects the bulb from some of the bird droppings. That's the way we do things out here on the "farm".
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I bought the Zoo Med AvianSun Deluxe Floor Pet Lamp. I would check your silver clip on feature and make sure that it is at least 12" away from your bird... that is the recommended bulb height from your bird. I can tell you that if you've never used this bulb before you will notice a HUGE difference in the happiness of your bird, I noticed it right away with mine. My bird loves sitting under the light. I even have my bird cage sitting in front of a window... but on cloudy days the sun is shinning very bright and is depressing even to people. If your silver clip on feature has a regular light bulb socket then I would try, FeatherBrite 15 Watt Full-Spectrum Bulb or this one... they both have the regular light socket size screw in.
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We live in Vermont. Temps go down to 0 degrees in winter. This is not well insulated and I would not recommend using in temps below 30 degrees F. Also, as it is plastic-like material, I would not recommend putting a warming light in it. We used this in warm weather for some new (4 week old) chicks. Perch was not useful. Only 3 inches high. Once you put pine shavings in the bottom, perch got lost. Overall, not a useful hen house to use as a primary. It worked fine for getting new chicks ready to join flock though.
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I have used indoor bulbs outdoors. these have a tendency to need to warm up. if you are in a colder climate you may have issues.If warmer and out of the weather I do not think you would have problems
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Depends on the temps you're looking for. As another answer said exo-terra reccomends 4-16 inches, but the manual does say to keep the bulb 3 to 4 feet away from any reptile that the bulb can "sun burn" a reptile. My beardie started in a 20 long, the bulband basking spot off center which gave me about 30 inches diagnal to the cool side where i placed a hide. To let the dragon out of the light, that she never uses
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I own this and have been using compact fluorescent bulbs since I bought it. My gecko has no issues with it and the temperature stays where it should in there. You shouldn't have any problems if you don't want to use incandescent. Saved us on the electric bill since the light is running half the time.
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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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We doubled up the strings and used them outdoors in a cabana against a light pine wall. They cast a warm, not-too-bright light in that setting. I can't answer for how they would light an interior space.