Mega-Ray Mercury Vapor Bulb Self-Ballasted Flood UVB Lamp

The Mega - Ray Mercury Vapor Bulb is a top - notch self - ballasted flood UVB lamp. These SB Par - 38 Narrow Flood Lamps are a great choice for reptile owners. In various tests, they've been proven to generate UVB levels similar to natural sunlight. Alongside, they offer enough heat to create a perfect basking spot at the recommended distances. This original design from Mega Ray Pet Care Lighting supplies essential UVB, UVA, and heat for reptiles that need basking and depend on UVB. The Mega - Ray SB Narrow Flood Lamps outperform other true Mercury Vapor Floods by producing more UVB. What's more, they're safer for the owners. Instead of spreading UVB across a 180° angle, most of the UVB is directed from the bulb's face. Thanks to cutting - edge technology and five years of in - depth research and testing, we've overcome the high decay rates common in other Mercury Vapor lamps. While other bulbs may decay by up to 80%, our newly designed SB bulbs decay less than 30% over their lifespan, a feat unseen in the industry. The Mega - Ray SB narrow - flood is a SB Par - 38 True Frosted Flood Lamp. As a real flood lamp, it can disperse usable UVB in a 30 - foot circumference at a 20 - foot distance. At a minimum distance setting of 12 feet, it produces around 150 - 200 microwatts per square centimeter (uW/cm2) of UVB and 900 - 1200 uW/cm2 of UVA. At a maximum distance setting of 20 feet, it generates 50 - 75 microwatts per square centimeter (uW/cm2) of UVB. Remember, measure the distance from the lamp face to the basking spot or reptile for the best UVB and heat. Most users with UVB meters get over 18 months of use from our SB bulbs. Warning: This self - ballasted bulb gives off heat. It's crucial to monitor the heat at the basking area and adjust the distance between the fixture and the basking area to maintain a proper heat gradient. Always triple - check the temperature at the basking spot to avoid burning your reptile.

Using the Mega - Ray Mercury Vapor Bulb is easy. First, install it in a suitable fixture. Make sure to place it at the right distance from your reptile's basking spot. The minimum distance is 12 feet, which gives a good amount of UVB and UVA. The maximum is 20 feet. You can use a UVB meter to check if the UVB levels are right. Most people get over 18 months of use from this bulb. When it comes to heat, this bulb gets hot. You need to monitor the temperature at the basking area regularly. If it's too hot, move the fixture further away. If it's too cold, move it closer. Always triple - check the temperature to keep your reptile safe. For maintenance, there's not much to do. Just keep the bulb clean. If it starts to flicker or the light seems dim, it might be time to replace it.