{"product_id":"lucky-herp-160w-vapor-heat-lamp","title":"LUCKY HERP UVA+UVB Vapor Heat Lamp Bulb, 160 Watt, Self-Ballasted, High Intensity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 160W reptile heat lamp is a self-ballasted mercury vapor bulb that combines heat, UVA, UVB and visible light in a single lamp, with a UVB output of 300uW\/cm². It has a standard E26 base and runs on 120V. According to the maker, the product is meant for animals including snakes, chameleons, lizards, iguanas, geckos, turtles, tortoises and bearded dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e120V operation and self-ballasted design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bulb draws 160W at 120V and carries its own ballast, so it needs no separate control gear. It fits an E26 socket, the standard US size, and the manufacturer asks for a good quality ceramic socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn internal thermal switch turns the lamp off if it overheats, and after cooling it normally comes back on by itself. If it stays dark or flickers, the manufacturer advises cutting the power and letting it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Full radiation capacity is reached roughly 5 minutes after switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeat, UVA, UVB and visible light from one bulb\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lamp simulates sunlight and delivers heat, UVA, UVB and visible light together, with no harmful UVC output stated. The maker states that a higher humidity environment is suitable for use with it, and the glass is thicker than other UVB bulbs have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bulb is installed vertically only and must never be sprayed with water. It gets very hot while in use, so it should not be touched and must stay out of reach of children. The manufacturer also advises against switching it on and off repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting the bulb to your terrarium and fixture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the size of the 160W bulb against your lamp fixture before buying; the bulb measures 15.5 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm (6.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 in) and weighs 222 g (7.8 oz). It will not work with dimmers or rheostats, and it needs a ceramic socket rather than a plastic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the lamp about 30 to 40 cm from the reptiles at minimum, and make sure they can retreat to cooler sections at any time. Watch the overall terrarium temperature so it does not overheat. For a first run, the manufacturer suggests 30 minutes of radiation per day, building up over 2 to 3 weeks to as much as 3 hours daily; as all-day lighting the spotlight is rated for a maximum of 10 hours a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions buyers ask about this heat lamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat socket does the bulb need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits an E26 socket, the standard US size, and the manufacturer specifies a good quality ceramic socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow far should the bulb sit from the reptiles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer gives a minimum distance of about 30 to 40 cm from the reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with a dimmer or thermostat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The manufacturer states the bulb is not to be used with dimmers or rheostats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long can the spotlight run each day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs all-day lighting it can run for a maximum of 10 hours per day, and the first-use schedule builds from 30 minutes a day to up to 3 hours over 2 to 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if the lamp overheats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn internal thermal switch turns it off, and after cooling it normally switches on again automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160W Mercury Vapor Bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUva Uvb Heat Lamp 160w\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 Watt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm (6.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e222 g (7.8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvide uva uvb output, keep reptiles warm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVA UVB Reptile Heat Light All-in-One Bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"LUCKY HERP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44477314072639,"sku":null,"price":58.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/lucky-herp-heat-lamp-160-watt.jpg?v=1794710335","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/lucky-herp-160w-vapor-heat-lamp","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}