Mvb bulb flickering sometimes and one blown!

[Kane Durrant]

Hey I use exo terra 150w ceramic lamps with a che and a 125w exo terra solar glo, the first solar glow blew, since I have the new one it flickers a lot coming on sometimes takes ages, is this a known problem or how the bulbs work as I can't remember the other doing this, thanks a lot kane!

 

[jaizei]

Once it's on, does it stay on?

 

[Kane Durrant]

The majority of the time, but just now I had to fiddle with the plug, eventually it came on and is now fine. Just a pain as when I'm at work etc I don't want it going off or causing any issues!

 

[Careym13]

Have you tried another bulb in the fixture to see if its a bad fixture and not the bulb? I had an mvb bulb that flickered for a few days and then it died completely.

 

[Kane Durrant]

I have swapped the che and the bulb no difference made to the che this is the second bulb I've had play up, wouldn't mind if they were cheaper!

 

[Kane Durrant]

Just wondered if it was a common fault or just my bad luck with these damn bulbs

 

[Careym13]

haha....I am not familiar with the brand you are using but I don't think its that uncommon.

 

[Keith D.]

Hey I use exo terra 150w ceramic lamps with a che and a 125w exo terra solar glo, the first solar glow blew, since I have the new one it flickers a lot coming on sometimes takes ages, is this a known problem or how the bulbs work as I can't remember the other doing this, thanks a lot kane! View attachment 145571View attachment 145572

Hiya Kane, usually they just come right on and don't flicker or go on and off. I just got off the phone with the Exo-Terra company because my 160w MVB keeps going on and off and I have only had it for a month or so. So I would get a hold of them if you have had it for under 6 months and they will replace it. You will need the proof of purchase. Here is there phone number 1-800-225-2700 once you dial it and the automative person starts talking hit 5 then when it rings through to a person ask for Elaine and tell her Keith sent ya She is a sweetheart and will help you if she can

 

[Keith D.]

Oh and also make sure the mvb is in a ceramic based hood and the hood doesn't move around cause even the slightest vibration could blow the bulb.

 

[Kane Durrant]

Oh and also make sure the mvb is in a ceramic based hood and the hood doesn't move around cause even the slightest vibration could blow the bulb.

Thanks for your help pal