I have one of these lights over my island but the bulb blows often, what is the best bulb I can use in it?
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Do you have a dimmer switch that you use? if so you need to make sure you're using a dimmable bulb, otherwise you will blow through lights very quickly.
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I've been using flourescent bulbs in mine without any problem. Hope that helps!
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You can use either a 15 watt or 25 watt bulb Amazon sells both . they sell ones made for salt lamps , the same ones that come in the lamps.
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I believe any reptile spot lamp bulb would work. Do not exceed 100w on this fixture, it can cause over heating
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Sounds like you are having a heat related problem with the bulb itself. I'd say it's defective. I have no such performance with mine running on 12v marine batteries in my boat.
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Look for a 15 or 20 watt bulb in a hobby store or pet shop. Take the base in with you; they won't mind.
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my reply is I need to get one also but 42 W 4-quad bulb since I zapped mine with electro static discharge last night.the company you deal with should be able to give you the right replacement for the number you give him. look around if amazon can't help go to Full spectrum or a store near you that sells different type of bulbs.even Amazon should have replacement book to look it up.
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I would go with the low wattage uvb bulb.. and give it a cool spot and a warm spot..
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use the mh... this bulb is more than capable... but Id go with a cheaper MH bulb for veg since light is less critical in the veg stage
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I haven't. But You can use any bulb that you prefer as long as it fits with the base, the fixture's dimension and the maximum wattage allowed. What I use for this one is actually a globe bulb. I love it because the lighting is very pleasing in the eyes. Bright yet cozy. Plus, it's really durable and high quality. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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We like the lighting system very much but the extreme heat of the bulbs has become problematic. I'm going to take the spare replacement bulb that came with the lighting unit to my local hardware store and have them look at the bulb and advise me. If you or anyone else can come up with a more definitive answer, please let me know also. Thanks.
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Putco plasma is the best bulb..very bright..I used for back up.. You'll like it
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I tried a 60w regular bulb and might have been able to get it in but it would really be tight and I was afraid I might break it. A higher wattage bulb might work if it has a longer neck.
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I used a 150 watt bulb without a issue. By the way, you can get this at Mennards for a lot less.
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thanks for the replies but im getting contradicting answers..main reason i want to know if its possible to use a higher wattage bulb or even hid
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We use an ordinary incandescent bulb and it works just fine. Great light, we love it. It is on our detached garage and gets brighter as we walk past it to the house and then dims to half bright.
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If you have a mesh top. Cover your top with aluminum foil. It will help retain heat. If not get a bigger bulb and bigger fixture. I stopped buying these because they only last a month or two until they blow out. The element melts to the copper conductor inside the fixture. No problems with the outlet it was plugged into either, the house in only a year old.
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Try the Ikea LED GU-10 bulbs, the light is warm and very bright for a 4.5 watt bulbhttp://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40255909/