Mounting lights
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If you are wondering if your BTS is acting normally or might be sick, this is where you can get help with that.
This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
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HawkNinjaMaster
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- Location: Fredericton,NewBrunswick
Mounting lights
So I want to make a custom cage for my future BTS and I want to know a little about mounting lights. I want to use the new ExoTerra 150 UVB compact bulb, but how would I mount it? I also want to use a Philips Par38 Halogen Flood Bulb ( not sure what wattage to use yet) but I need to know if I can use it naked. If anyone has pictures, it would be great!
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kingofnobbys
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Re: Mounting lights
Check out a NanoHood , I used these with my UVB150s for BTs and UVB200s for CBDs.
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/compact_top.php
I simply remove the reflector , drill 2 holes that are larger than the selftapping hexhead screws , and small pilot holes to screw into for the mounting in the ceiling / lid of my timber tanks / plastic rearing tubs , screw to lid using a powerdriver , replace the reflector install the uvb bulb and it's all done , a bit of cloth tap holds the cables from drooping.
The Par38 incandescent spotglobe can be used naked ,or simply install with a reflector dome around it if you want a more focused beam of light and heat. I use a glow dome from a clamplamp fitting less the clamp but others might have other ways of doing this . I am pretty lazy so I simply hung the ceramic e27 sockets with domes from c-screws.
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/compact_top.php
I simply remove the reflector , drill 2 holes that are larger than the selftapping hexhead screws , and small pilot holes to screw into for the mounting in the ceiling / lid of my timber tanks / plastic rearing tubs , screw to lid using a powerdriver , replace the reflector install the uvb bulb and it's all done , a bit of cloth tap holds the cables from drooping.
The Par38 incandescent spotglobe can be used naked ,or simply install with a reflector dome around it if you want a more focused beam of light and heat. I use a glow dome from a clamplamp fitting less the clamp but others might have other ways of doing this . I am pretty lazy so I simply hung the ceramic e27 sockets with domes from c-screws.
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