How long before uv light to be changed?

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alex
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How long before uv light to be changed?

I use a D3 Arcadia reptile lamp. http://www.arcadia-uk.info/product.php?p...&sub=&id=4

How often should these be changed.

04-03-2008 05:29 AM

Itort
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RE: How long before uv light to be changed?

I would say every 6 months. After that point the phosphers producing the uvB are burned up. Then it is just plain flourscent bulb.

Larry

04-03-2008 06:09 AM

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RE: How long before uv light to be changed?

I agree about 6 months.

Robyn
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04-03-2008 08:06 AM

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