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Old 08-06-2008, 10:53 AM
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Hi all,

I'll be getting this Viv this week, ready for my new arrival.

However, please can someone confirm if it comes with the bulb holder for the spotlight? If not, how on earth do I install one??

I realise it's probably a stupid question, but would just like to know....

Thanks!
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Old 08-06-2008, 11:15 AM
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Is it a Vivexotic? If so no it wont come with a light fitting!
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Old 08-06-2008, 12:38 PM
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Yeah, it is - any idea how to install one correctly??
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Old 08-06-2008, 12:41 PM
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Its easy, drill a 6 to 8mm hole in the back at the top for the cable to go through.
Screw the light fitting to the top of the viv, run the cable through the hole that you have drilled then put the plug back on! Simple 2 min job.
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Old 08-06-2008, 06:39 PM
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OK, thanks - but are there any particular bulb holders I should get? And does a reflector and guard fit on any holder?
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Depends on what type of bulb it is?
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Old 08-06-2008, 07:10 PM
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Sorry - might help!! It would be a max 150W basking spotlight.

Would this be any good?:

Solway porcelain E/S lamp holder - Solway Feeders
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Old 09-06-2008, 09:54 AM
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Bumpity Bump....
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Old 09-06-2008, 01:38 PM
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i use these in all my vivs never had any probs
Maplin > ES (E27) Porcelain Lampholder
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Old 09-06-2008, 04:15 PM
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i use these in all my vivs never had any probs
Maplin > ES (E27) Porcelain Lampholder
Cheers! Don't they make the wood incredibly hot though? And are they easy to wire? Where does the earth cable in the heat proof cable go?
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