How often do I need to replace this bulb to ensure that my bearded dragon is still getting UVB from it?
750669
The rule is every 6 months. Look at the white base of the bulb to see if it's turning yellow. That's another indicator. You can also dust the feeders with calcium just to be extra safe. I do both.
1467192
Not sure of exactly how long but I've had mine for a few months now and still going strong.. one of the keys to longer lasting is clean out the dust from the bulb area. My last bulb lasted years. It also helps that you buy a quality product as well. Lesser quality bulbs do burn out quick! Experienced that already. Hope this helps some
473985
We haven't had the lamp long enough to need to replace the bulb. These LED bulbs last a really long time. Looking at the lamp it doesn't appear to be replaceable.
1943586
The bulbs are rated for 8,000 hours, but the intensity does degrade over the bulb life. Therefore, you should replace the bulbs every two years, based on your usage, to maintain the same lux rating. However, even though the lux level drops over time, you may also simply increase the treatment time to derive the same therapeutic benefit (e.g. 10,000 lux for 30 minutes, 9,000 lux for 35 minutes). The bulbs retail for arounf $10 each and the Sky uses 2, which may be ordered from Carex directly or from other dealers.
312134
Our bulb that came with our lamp lasted at least 5 years, we just replaced it a couple of months ago.
557404
Not sure, but I have carried mine for almost a year now and use it several times a day. Have had no problems with the bulb.
1237142
Have had mine about 8 months and have not had to replace the bulb. I am not sure this is enough time to really evaluate its life span. It is a nice little flashlight, well worth the cost.
1884353
Manual says the UV bulb should be replaced every year. Filer should be cleaned regularly. A "clean filter" indicater comes on when the filter should be cleaned. A quick vacuum is all it needs.
436594
That actually means your bulb is good. When the bulb is new it is just throwing out UV light. You can't hardly see it, even at night but the bugs sure can! Unfortunately the bulbs do not stay in the UV-emitting range for long, maybe 6 months. Fortunately they will even attract bugs well into the violet color region. This makes them good for about two years total for me. I use the auto-turn-on-at-night setting with a flat green peice of plastic (bottom of a Scotts fertilizer jug) over the top of the zapper to keep the water out but still let light through. My last zapper died when water got into the switch after only one season. That actually means your bulb is good. When the bulb is new it is just throwing out UV light. You can't hardly see it, even at night but the bugs sure can! Unfortunately the bulbs do not stay in the UV-emitting range for long, maybe 6 months. Fortunately they will even attract bugs well into the violet color region. This makes them good for about two years total for me. I use the auto-turn-on-at-night setting with a flat green peice of plastic (bottom of a Scotts fertilizer jug) over the top of the zapper to keep the water out but still let light through. My last zapper died when water got... » Read More That actually means your bulb is good. When the bulb is new it is just throwing out UV light. You can't hardly see it, even at night but the bugs sure can! Unfortunately the bulbs do not stay in the UV-emitting range for long, maybe 6 months. Fortunately they will even attract bugs well into the violet color region. This makes them good for about two years total for me. I use the auto-turn-on-at-night setting with a flat green peice of plastic (bottom of a Scotts fertilizer jug) over the top of the zapper to keep the water out but still let light through. My last zapper died when water got into the switch after only one season. « Show Less
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I have heard the bulb will last about 2 years on the average before it has to be replaced. There is also a silver probe that must be replaced when it goes bad. A light will turn on when you have to replace that. I think that may be about 2 years as well. Of course, it depends if you are doing 3 loads per day or 1 load per week.
905676
I have had mine for over a year and use it routinely. I have yet had to replace a bulb.
2028874
The light source is not a bulb; it is an LED which is permanently wired in. Keep in mind, LED's are Solid State devices which means they can have a lifetime of over 50,000 hours. That would give you over 27 years if you used it 5 hours per day. In my opinion, there is no need to make it replaceable because that would just create another place for it to fail. Because it's a Solid State device, if an LED ever does cease giving its light, it's usually something other than the actual LED, i.e. the power supply or the connections. If this desk lamp ever fails, it won't be at the LED.
2129076
Most owners of bearded dragons agree that 1/2 to 3/4 of the tank should be under UV, so it depends on your length of viv, not gallons.
621216
I haven't yet had to replace a bulb so that is a good question . I will have to check it out when I return for the summer .
1221438
The bulb is an LED and should not go bad, I sent my mirror back for repair/replacement. I am in the LED business and know that for the amount of time I use my mirror the light should last me at least 30 years. Hope this helps.
683150
I did not own it long enough to needing replacement bulb. LED lamp last long. Similar product claimed bulb life of either 12,000 or 20,000 hours. I guess it will not need replacement.
2096094
that's a good question - I don't know the answer but Contour says the life of the bulb is around 20 years but even then it has a lifetime warranty - I think the bulb will out last me :o} - I see LED light bulbs rated at 10,000 to 100,000 hours -- I really like mine and seems very well engineered