Mega Ray UVB

[james.w]

Is anyone using these bulbs, specifically the external ballasted ones. They have a 60W, which would work great for a strip with one of these, and a couple 45-60W halogen floods.

 

[hangtown530]

I have a EB 60watt megaray but they own me a new one so for right now I've been having to use a 100watt SB bulb from them. Supposed to be the best bulbs you can get from my understanding just getting to be a problem getting a new one from them.

 

[james.w]

How long have you been using it? And what is your opinon of it? Why do they owe you a new one?

 

[hangtown530]

I've only been using it for a week and I think it works great ,they own me the replacement EB bulb because in some sort of freak thing the first time I tried to turn it on it burned out. They have a year warranty on the eb bulbs

 

[got10]

I have been using these bulbs since they first came out. I live them . And since I have lots of time invested in my animals thats the only bulb I use I really like the fact that i only ned to use one bulb for heat and like . Just like the sun

 

[james.w]

I have been using these bulbs since they first came out. I live them . And since I have lots of time invested in my animals thats the only bulb I use I really like the fact that i only ned to use one bulb for heat and like . Just like the sun

Which bulbs do you use and for what animals?

 

[dicy]

i only used selfbalasted mega ray and honestly they sucked the burn out quik and the r crappy made (1 broke while twisting it in the socket) so i use powersun now for the medium size vivs

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

I got a few of the SB almost 2yrs ago and haven't had an issue. Its all in one and I don't need to use anything else with it.

 

[hangtown530]

I don't see how it's all in one??? I have a heat projector next to my 100watt SB bulb that I leave on for extra heat...and that spot is only like 86 degrees.

 

[james.w]

I don't see how it's all in one??? I have a heat projector next to my 100watt SB bulb that I leave on for extra heat...and that spot is only like 86 degrees.

How far away is the bulb and for what type of herp?

 

[hanniebann]

i had issues with getting the product from that company after I paid. and then when it came it was one of the faulty bulbs... they said they'd replace it, that was almost 6 months ago. Their products were great, but the company needs to get their crap together :/ I'd love to have quality products like theirs, but it was ridiculous trying to get what I paid for.

 

[hangtown530]

Only about 12 inches as specified but they are great bulbs, I'm definitely not saying that they are not. It's just hard to get a hold of the megaray people and it's bugging me.

 

[james.w]

So at 12" away you can only get a basking spot of 86 degrees with a 100W SB bulb?

 

[hangtown530]

That's all I'm getting...???

 

[james.w]

I will definitely not go with these bulbs than. I have a 125W solar glo and get a 110 degree hot spot 16" away. Thanks for the insight everyone.

 

[hangtown530]

It is a great UVB bulb...done get what I'm saying wrong Tell you what...when I get home tonight I will check everything back out and let you know exact distance and temps...

 

[james.w]

The reason the temps are important is I will need basking temps of 130 for my monitors, so I need them to get hot.

 

[hanniebann]

I use MVB and also 2 100w halogen bulbs about 18" away from the basking spot. It gets to be 133* F directly on the basking surface for my savannah monitor.

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

I use the SB 160w,.. UVA/B, more heat and it doesn't have to be so close. The temps in Korbens enclosure is 84.2* ambient, 73.5* on the cool side. When he's out there are three spots that I find him basking. The lowest point directly on the substrate is 98.5* 16" away, the second spot a little higher than the first (perimeter of light) is 113* and the third spot a little higher than the second is at 126*.

The highest point he has to choose from is at 133.8*,.. which I have found him up there quite a few times. If for what ever reason I got a new pet that required higher temps I can use the same bulb because it goes well over 130s*.

 

[james.w]

I use MVB and also 2 100w halogen bulbs about 18" away from the basking spot. It gets to be 133* F directly on the basking surface for my savannah monitor.

What brand and wattage MVB are you using?