Have one 100 watt with the 10" dome lamp fixture &amp; lamp stand + thermometer &amp; thermostat. need to reach 80 degrees, max is 70 running on high. advice?
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i upgraded to a 150watt and put in a dimmer switch thing its called "Zilla 11939 Temperature Controller, 1000-Watt" amazon sells it its a good buy because you can back down the temp in the summer time and raise it in the winter
380776
Gets pretty hot here in Texas, 100 degrees today. I have 3 of these fixtures and haven't had problems.
1172597
Your lamp should have a label on it stating what is the maximum acceptable wattage. Using a wattage higher than recommended could be a serious fire hazard, especially with a halogen bulb. It could even cause glass to shatter violently in some fixtures since these bulbs generate a lot of heat. Be sure to check for the label before installing a higher wattage bulb, if you can't find the label stick with the 190 watt bulb.
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No, if u put a higher wattage bulb in the lamp, the wires might overheat and catch on fire. The 60 watt max is for protection of the wiring.
1665047
I can't remember if it is or not. But I'm not sure that a 100 watt heat bulb is any hotter than a regular 100 watt bulb and the heat would be directed away from the mounting because it's a flood light, so I'd think it's rated fine for that.
1526600
take 4 100w bulbs and turn them on. you are getting about that much heat out of this heater at best. watts are watts people there is no free lunch.
1310256
I have just adjusted it as high as it will go -96 degrees! Hopefully, you will never need to turn it up that high.
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The normal temperature is 2700 but there are times when it can get up to 3200 it really varies depending on your setup usually if you run the light fixture for a long time this bulb wasn't meant to be run 24/7. with that said everybody's system is different if you choose to run it 24/7 ands it's just for the seedling stage that's fine just try not to go more then 2 weeks at that pace 18/6 is good hope this helps
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I would go with at least the 50 watt. Probably the 100 would be better. You can always put it a little bit diagonally in the tank. it is ok to fully submerge even the top part.I would consider going with 2 50watt heaters with one on either end of the tank for a more even heating effect. Plus both heaters would last longer because neither one would have to work as hard.
648760
I am using a 60w bulb; I can't imagine you'd have any problem with 75-100w.
1969247
My bulbs are installed in a horizontal orientation under a metal dome that is only 4 inches deep. At the highest output setting I can still handle the lit bulbs. The base is the warmest area of the bulb, so 'base-up' is probably the best orientation.
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I would go with at least the 50 watt. Probably the 100 would be better. You can always put it a little bit diagonally in the tank. it is ok to fully submerge even the top part. I would consider going with 2 50watt heaters with one on either end of the tank for a more even heating effect. Plus both heaters would last longer because neither one would have to work as hard.
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50 Watt might be to hot for a (Assume Closed Hutch). Would probably think about 25 Watt instead.If you have only two bulbs the 50 Watt could be OK, but otherwise go for the 25 Watt.
2018489
I have a 20 gallon aquarium also and I have a 100 watt but you could probably get away with a 50 watt. I always set the heaters up vertical so really couldn't tell you on that
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It does not get too hot as its only 10 watts. You should be fine putting it in an enclosed fixture.
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I put a 100 watt flood lamp hanging from the ceiling. Just be careful lamp doesn't touch vinyl top or sides and use general safety precautions when using extension cords. Also, make sure everything is unplugged before watering. I also had all connections out of the weather. This is my second year with this greenhouse and I love it. I only wish they had designed it so you could remove the end opposite the door and had a method of ties so they could be "daisy-chained" together for making a longer unit.
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Hi. I use a 28 watt florescent bulb, which is the same as a 60 watt. But I don't recall any limit. With the open style, an no building up of heat, I think it is safer than most.