Arcadia Mercury Vapor D3 Bulb 240 Volt

Discover the brand - new Arcadia 100 - Watt mercury vapor bulb! Designed for the US and Canada, this 230V bulb combines UV A & B, heat, and light all in one. It's the same 240V bulb used in Europe, not a cheap Asian 110V version. To use it in the US and Canada, you'll need a step - up converter of 200W or more. But don't worry, it fits all standard Dome Fixtures with a porcelain E27 socket. You can use your own 200 - Watt or higher converter if you have one, or get our convenient kit that comes with a heavy - duty 110V - 230V converter at a great low price. We've tested many converters to pick the best one for the kits. This bulb is perfect for small to mid - size reptile set - ups, providing plenty of UV and heat. For desert reptiles, the ideal basking distance is about 12 - 14 inches, and for forest species, 14 - 16 inches. Visit the Arcadia website (http://www.arcadia - reptile.com/d3 - uv - basking - lamp/) for more details. When using mercury vapor bulbs, remember these important rules: keep the proper distance from the reptiles, provide alternate warm spots, offer shelter from UV lights, use a timer, combine it with other full - spectrum fluorescent lighting, and if your budget allows, use a Solarmeter to measure UV output. Our Arcadia mercury vapor bulbs are among the finest on the global market. We inspect each bulb before shipping, and they're guaranteed to work when set up correctly with the proper converter.

Using this Arcadia mercury vapor bulb is easy. First, you'll need to get a step - up converter of 200W or more if you're in the US or Canada. Install the bulb in a standard Dome Fixture with a porcelain E27 socket. For desert reptiles, place the bulb about 12 - 14 inches away, and for forest species, 14 - 16 inches away. Make sure to provide alternate warm spots in the reptile's environment so they can move away from the UV light if they want. Also, give them some shelter from the UV. Use a timer to control the lighting time. Combine it with other full - spectrum fluorescent lighting to light up the whole area. If you can afford it, use a Solarmeter to check the UV output regularly. When it comes to maintenance, just check the bulb for any signs of damage before each use. If the bulb isn't working properly, make sure the converter is set up right and functioning well. And remember, we've inspected each bulb before shipping, so it should work fine when set up correctly with the proper converter.