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Phil1988 Captivebred Communist
Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 1589 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: UV tube lengths? |
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As in my other post I'm after something to do with measurements...
Is there a UV tube that is 30cm (12inches) long? I can only find ones that are 15inches...I hope that's not the smallest they do. |
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Jase Captivebred Colonel
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2602 Location: Wolverhampton
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Why not get a longer one and spread it across the top, it'll use less power and cost less. _________________ A lil bit of Madagascar
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Phil1988 Captivebred Communist
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Jase Captivebred Colonel
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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I use a T5 daylight bulb for my exo-terra is perfect _________________ A lil bit of Madagascar
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MJ Site Moderator
Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 5738 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Get a CF light and use a dome reflector it will keep the plants alive fine and you wont have to worry about finding one short enough for the viv. _________________ Paul
For all your Tropical plant and Naturalistic Vivarium needs please enjoy Urban Bromeliad |
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Jas Captivebred Communist
Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 1316 Location: Essex
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: UV tube lengths? |
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Phil1988 wrote: | As in my other post I'm after something to do with measurements...
Is there a UV tube that is 30cm (12inches) long? I can only find ones that are 15inches...I hope that's not the smallest they do. |
The lamp in your link has different size pins on the ends to a normall flourescent tube so will need a light fitting to go with it, if its just a small uv lamp you want you can get them that fit into a bayonet or es lampholder, they look like those energy savers. _________________ www.Reptilebreeder.co.uk
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Phil1988 Captivebred Communist
Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 1589 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Where would I get the right power pack for the tube in the link? |
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Phil1988 Captivebred Communist
Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 1589 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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Or is there a way to turn a T8 power pack into a T5? |
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Phil1988 Captivebred Communist
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MJ Site Moderator
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Phil1988 wrote: | Or is there a way to turn a T8 power pack into a T5? |
Simple answeer is no, becuase the T8 is thicker than a T5 light
the lamp you just linked to is fine _________________ Paul
For all your Tropical plant and Naturalistic Vivarium needs please enjoy Urban Bromeliad |
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