will this uv meter do the job iam unsure never had one before £14.99 from maplin

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no i dont think they are correct u need UVB and UVA I THINK ( dont know for sure so someone else can clear that up)

the ones that will measure the lights in the beardie viv right i think come in at 100 quid and more... a breeder i know paid over 300 quid from one from the states so he knew 100% ..... could be wrong though it may be perfect but im pretty sure its not right for reptile Uv lights...

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cheers sparkle, i phoned them and they said it would be ok to read the uv lamps in a viv ill wait and see if i get anymore replies

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hmmm... let me think who we could Pm to ask.. whos good at this kinda thing...

hades dragons maybe.. erm...

wil have a wee thinkie...

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It appears to be aimed at sunbathers, measuring cumulative UVA and UVB exposure over a period of time rather than actual output levels.

Considering that even a cheap meter of the correct type costs around £100, I very much doubt a £15 one will be any good. If anyone can confirm that they are OK though I'll be the first to buy one!

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IM gunan check with the head office monday...

my mate who works with these sorts of things said a definate NO .. but he said he will ask at university too...

basically the one that wil give u the proper readings are about 100 quid... upwards..

were gettng one soon as were trialing various UVs for our animals.. we have been recomemned arcadia new D3 TUBES at 12% for our beardies.. as they have trilaed with 6 tubes lasting between 12 and 20 months so far.. far betetr than any other tube on market... the readings were taken by a metre costing 350 quid

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thanks better start saving then

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