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Old 10-09-2009, 07:26 AM
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hi how long will 100w basking bulb last in a 4x2x2 viv for beardie just so got rough idea
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hi how long will 100w basking bulb last in a 4x2x2 viv for beardie just so got rough idea
on and off once a day?
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on 12hrs a day on a habistat dimmer
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about 2 months at 12/12 ... depending on the brand.. 3 months easy for a good G.E. bulb...
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ok thanks for that
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I've had a 100w in my basilisks 4x4 on and off once a day etc etc with humidity and i have to say its been there months ! was a morrisons one so nothing special
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I get mine in the local electrics shop. The bulb just blew yesterday, been there since end of Feb about? Lasted ages, so must be a good make
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yeah should defo last more than 3 months. easy! can't remember the last time we changed ours!
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