eletrical

[brad67]

i have an 18 in. flourescent fixture which i want to use for my tegu tank but it has a starter so it wont work on a timer does anyone know how to convert it to a regular light? i was thinking of using a reptisun 10.0 bulb with it.

 

[jjollie]

yes it will work on a timer my does anyway . if you want to up grade you have to get a electronic ballast. just so you know I am a electrician

 

[jor71]

I believe it should work, as previously mentioned.


BTW, I am not an electrician, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express.

 

[DaRealJoker]

Repti-Sun 10.0 is a desert light Like for Beardies, A 5.0 is more suited

 

[PuffDragon]

Repti-Sun 10.0 is a desert light Like for Beardies, A 5.0 is more suited

It's all subjective to your cage design.

If you are using a screen in between the tegu and the light source, definitely use a 10.0. Screens filter out up to 66+% of UVB.

Also, use a 10.0 if you plan on having the light source further than 12" away from your tegu.

I personally use a 10.0 as do a lot of other keepers on here. The 5.0 is not enough in my opinion.

 

[DaveDragon]

I use 10.0's for our adults. They're 16" away from the bulb.

 

[DaRealJoker]

oh really? awesome I have another cage I need to light up, just got today. I'll do that then. Perfect. Also 5.0's are hard to get here, but 10's are everywhere nice and thanks
I had asked alot of people what was the right light and they all said 5.0 and even some care sheets said so too. I have a 5.0 in my tank but it's mounted low and inside his tank he never messes with it, only checked it out once and moved on. Great to know thanks again