UVB and heat

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Will the ip20 be enough since the humidity should be 80%

At the ceiling level humidity is usually much lower. Arcadia UVB fixtures are rated as IP20 and work without problems. But it depends on overall product quality.
If I remember, you have transparent top lid - you can put ambient lights outside the enclosure.

 

[abdo]

The heat light socket says “use in dry places” what should i do

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

There are outdoor sockets and sockets for bathrooms, they come with some sort of water protection for cord attachment but the socket itself is the same as I understand it.

I haven't seen any messages on the forum about rust, short circuits and similar so they are anecdotaly safe to use. If the lamp holder comes with an on/off switch then make sure to leave the switch outside the enclosure.

 

[abdo]

There are outdoor sockets and sockets for bathrooms, they come with some sort of water protection for cord attachment but the socket itself is the same as I understand it.

I haven't seen any messages on the forum about rust, short circuits and similar so they are anecdotaly safe to use. If the lamp holder comes with an on/off switch then make sure to leave the switch outside the enclosure.

In this case i may need to put it in the corner is it ok?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

In this case i may need to put it in the corner is it ok?

It's okay if there is some spacing from the walls.

 

[abdo]

It's okay if there is some spacing from the walls.

Is it ok to be like this?

There is like 3-5cm from a side and 5-7 from the other

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Is it ok to be like this?

There is like 3-5cm from a side and 5-7 from the other

I would add a bit more space. When using flood lamps we try create larger heated area and with that placement much heat will be projected on the walls.

Also, I suggest not to hang the dome using clamp. Check if there is a metallic bracket in the box or get hooks and metallic cord/chain from a hardware store.

 

[abdo]

I would add a bit more space. When using flood lamps we try create larger heated area and with that placement much heat will be projected on the walls.

Also, I suggest not to hang the dome using clamp. Check if there is a metallic bracket in the box or get hooks and metallic cord/chain from a hardware store.

What do you mean with a clamp?
Do you mean the thing that holds the ceramic socket?

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

What do you mean with a clamp?
Do you mean the thing that holds the ceramic socket?

The metal thing that is supposed to be used for attaching the lamp. They are known to fail and cause a fire hazard.

 

[abdo]

The metal thing that is supposed to be used for attaching the lamp. They are known to fail and cause a fire hazard.

There is nothing else in the box what should i do?
Can you send me a guide to do the thing you will recommend?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

There was a good collection of links posted above:

UVB and heat

How many time should i keep my UV light on (reptisun T5 HO 10.0 UVB) from zoo med when I searched on google i read that it should be on for 10-12 hours but i read a thread that said it should be on for around 3 hours, and i need to know the distance since I don’t have a UVI parameter and I don’t...

tortoiseforum.org

Check Visual inspiration for some examples of enclosure setups and Common keeping errors for an overview of "don't"s. You can find examples of hanging heat lamps there.

Also, Tom replied to you in the very beginning of this thread with links to his care sheets. They very well written but lack illustrations.

 

[abdo]

There was a good collection of links posted above:

UVB and heat

How many time should i keep my UV light on (reptisun T5 HO 10.0 UVB) from zoo med when I searched on google i read that it should be on for 10-12 hours but i read a thread that said it should be on for around 3 hours, and i need to know the distance since I don’t have a UVI parameter and I don’t...

tortoiseforum.org

Check Visual inspiration for some examples of enclosure setups and Common keeping errors for an overview of "don't"s. You can find examples of hanging heat lamps there.

Also, Tom replied to you in the very beginning of this thread with links to his care sheets. They very well written but lack illustrations.

If it’s this one I guess i can 3d print it and if not what should i write in amazon to find it

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

If it’s this one I guess i can 3d print it and if not what should i write in amazon to find it

If you have thermo-resistant plastics - you can try. But I would just get a piece of electric cable and bend it.

On Amazon search for "lamp dome bracket".

 

[abdo]

This should do the work right?
Cut the top and the edges then reshape it
Also at what height should the heat lamp be from the substrate?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

This should do the work right?
Cut the top and the edges then reshape it
Also at what height should the heat lamp be from the substrate?

Yes, should work fine.

Usually distance is around 25-30cm above substrate (depends on lamp wattage and model). You put a thermometer probe under the lamp for 1-2 hours and check if temperature reaches 35-36C (95F). Don't get high wattage lamp from the start - a 100-150W lamp can easily overheat the enclosure. 75W is a good start point.

 

[abdo]

Yes, should work fine.

Usually distance is around 25-30cm above substrate (depends on lamp wattage and model). You put a thermometer probe under the lamp for 1-2 hours and check if temperature reaches 35-36C (95F). Don't get high wattage lamp from the start - a 100-150W lamp can easily overheat the enclosure. 75W is a good start point.

How do i fix this

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

How do i fix this

To the ceiling? Screw-in hook (e.g. cup holder hook). Like this: https://www.amazon.ae/Q-Hanger-Outdoor-String-Release-Hanging/dp/B0BVYMB8DN/

 

[abdo]

To the ceiling? Screw-in hook (e.g. cup holder hook). Like this: https://www.amazon.ae/Q-Hanger-Outdoor-String-Release-Hanging/dp/B0BVYMB8DN/

No i mean that when i hold it from the bracket it never stays vertical but rotates

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

No i mean that when i hold it from the bracket it never stays vertical but rotates

Got it. Use a velcro or plastic zip tie to fix the power cord to the bracket. Usually, dome tilts when power cord pull it aside.

 

[abdo]

Is this ok for the wire hole
I didn’t find anything for a 10cm hole so i 3d printed one