Equipment Review and Discussion :: repti glo 5.0

[jameshermanto]

my stuff has just come today. horey. i open the box, but there is not instruction. its just a single letter say "WARNING: Hg Lamp Containts Mercury. Manage in accordance with disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org. The device is not intended for use with emergency exit fixtures or emergency light."

what is the meaning of this. and the lamp has 13 watt. its 5.0.

also what do i need to make this light on. do we need reflector?
and help with the setup.

And thanks again !!!

[adam85491]

Just make sure the bulb is about 8-10 inches from the basking area. Don't use a reflector....

I use that bulb, but I use the 26 watt, so you might want to keep that bulb closer and replace it quicker than the 26 watt.

[TheComputerGremlin]

The mercury warning is because in many parts of the US (possibly world) it is illegal to dispose of those bulbs in the standard trash. You are supposed to recycle them, rather, so the mercury can't leak out when they break. Check with your local trash disposal to find out how they handle them.

13W means it has less power than a 26W. The 26W is typically needed to be 8-12 inches from the basking area, so you could move it closer, maybe 6-8 inches, but keep an eye on, well, your turtle's eyes to make sure they don't become swollen.

You can use a standard fixture for the bulb, like a clamp lamp or a box fixture. Just make sure it's rated for the bulb.

[jameshermanto]

computer Gremlin also adam. Computer Gremlin is still the best!! Adam thanks for the answer, both of you THANKS!