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Old 22-09-2007, 10:17 PM
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Exclamation Light Buld Issue HELP!!!!!

Hey
I have a bulb that just went out and I was definately not expecting it to do so. Im like super broke and I was wondering if there was any light i can get Not at pet store that would do the same job. Ill just type what the bulb says

its by Zoo Med

18"/457 mm
REPTISUN
5.0 UVB
F15T8/REPT

No clue what that all means but any ideas ??
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Old 22-09-2007, 10:19 PM
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Have you checked the fuse in the plug and made sure the caps are connected to the bulb ok?
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Old 22-09-2007, 10:27 PM
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Have you checked the fuse in the plug and made sure the caps are connected to the bulb ok?
no but i will lol
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Old 22-09-2007, 10:33 PM
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no it is definately dead
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I thought mine had blown but it ended up just being the caps not being pushed on right lol.
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Old 22-09-2007, 10:37 PM
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I think your only option is to replace it with a pet shop bought one. Is it for your water dragon?
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im afriad your only choice is a pet shop, but make sure its a reptile uv bulb
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Old 22-09-2007, 10:56 PM
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aww this is bad i gotta be honest i have 20$ to last me till next thursday sooo this might be a problem i hope i can get one
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Old 22-09-2007, 11:03 PM
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maybe your local pet store can let you have one and pay when you next go in?? assuming you are on friendly terms with them?
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Old 22-09-2007, 11:37 PM
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true i am friends with the lady who owns it
thanx guys
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