Light Fixtures

[PoisonOrchid]

Hi
Will this kind of light fixture be able to house regular light bulbs too?
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/light-fixtures/-/8-12-aluminum-ceramic-fixture/
Or will they explode?
Im a little worried about exploding bulbs. A phobia actually since a light bulb exploded in my hand. I got tiny cuts but since then I've been a little scared...
Thanks

 

[zzzdanz]

Yup, no problem. They have them at Walmart.

 

[Yvonne G]

You should probably get one with a larger bell. Those small ones don't seem to stay screwed together very well.

The only time I've had a light explode is when it was hot and water hit it.

You should be good with a fixture like that...but buy it at Home Depot or Wal-Mart or someplace like that. It will be cheaper.

If you're planning to put a MVB in it, then be sure it has a ceramic base.

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Looked at the ad again and actually, $9.50 isn't a bad price for a clamp light with a ceramic base. But still, get the 10" bell.

 

[zzzdanz]

Walmart had a big variety of sizes..I think the biggest was 10" (maybe 12") with ceramic socket for $5

 

[PoisonOrchid]

Oh I will actually get the bigger one as you all said.
I was just using that as reference.
But yes, I plan on going to home depot to get it since the wally world here doesnt have it.
Thanks
And for my sully hatchling I plan on giving it sunlight.
I plan on using the UV bulb only for rainy/gloomy/cloudy days.
The fixture will be for heating. But I will need two; one for heat one for UV.