Chamifornia
Established Member
There was a Problem with cfl UVB bulbs that was causing blindness and Supposively they fixed the Problem but I wouldn't chance it. Maybe you should look at the thread about giving false info before posting.
Heard a rumor
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There was a Problem with cfl UVB bulbs that was causing blindness and Supposively they fixed the Problem but I wouldn't chance it. Maybe you should look at the thread about giving false info before posting.
bigben2057
New Member
Well i am not providing false info reptiglo cfl bulbs do not and NEVER have cause eye problems the key to avoiding eye probs is to always buy new bulbs don't buy old or used ones.Saying that the new ones cause eye problems currently is false info.
Elizadolots
New Member
Chamifornia, if you want to be ultra safe and not use a product that has had a history of problems, even though their product is now testing fine, that's your business. However, to suggest that bigben is posting false information is incorrect.
Citizen Snips
New Member
I love how companies claim CFLs save energy. In reality, the fossil fuels and materials that are used to produce them cost more money and energy then households. This is a shame.
bigben2057
New Member
Thank you.
ckmazdaspeed3
New Member
It absolutely works! I have a DIY enclosure for my female and I made three holes for lights; uvb, heat and plant. After feeling the heat from the plant bulb thought, I scrapped the third light idea... too bad they are not as cheap as regular bulbs.
Oh, and they do work. I have a Pothos in both my Veiled cages, and the plant bulb cage grows much faster!
I would personally be glad that they are phasing out the bulbs, I am all for anything that helps the environment, even if it is at an extra financial cost. However, has anyone else noticed that these new bulbs that are supposed to last like A LOT longer than the normal bulbs, don't actually last that much longer? Heck, I would even bet that on a light that is turned on and off often, the old bulbs last longer!
... before someone points it out, yes I am a hypocrite, because I obviously don't drive a Prius
EDIT: I have the coils for both of my Veileds' UVB lights, and neither has shown any eye problems.
AZJ0SH
New Member
So this is a California only thing, or nationwide?
Since CFL's do not produce nearly as much heat, are we stuck using expensive "reptile lightbulbs" as heaters?
Snopes has a small article about CFL's: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/cfl.asp
Full costs to manufacture, operate and safely dispose of a CFL have never been disclosed to the public, but the dangers are clear.
An International Association for Energy-Efficient Lighting (IAEEL) study conducted in Denmark, explored some carbon footprint factors, but not all, showing it took 1.8 Kwh of electricity to assemble a CFL compared to 0.11 Kwh to assemble an incandescent bulb. That means it took 16 times more energy to produce a CFL. The study did not include the fact that a CFL is much heavier and is more dangerous to handle, and will thus cost more to package, to ship, and to sell.
Plus, since they emit no heat, it will cause home heating costs to rise. Sure a single bulb in a room does not emit much heat, but when you take into account the millions upon millions of people using incandescent bulbs, it adds up.
People without electric furnaces will be forced to emit MORE pollution than before.
Since CFL's do not produce nearly as much heat, are we stuck using expensive "reptile lightbulbs" as heaters?
Snopes has a small article about CFL's: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/cfl.asp
Full costs to manufacture, operate and safely dispose of a CFL have never been disclosed to the public, but the dangers are clear.
An International Association for Energy-Efficient Lighting (IAEEL) study conducted in Denmark, explored some carbon footprint factors, but not all, showing it took 1.8 Kwh of electricity to assemble a CFL compared to 0.11 Kwh to assemble an incandescent bulb. That means it took 16 times more energy to produce a CFL. The study did not include the fact that a CFL is much heavier and is more dangerous to handle, and will thus cost more to package, to ship, and to sell.
Plus, since they emit no heat, it will cause home heating costs to rise. Sure a single bulb in a room does not emit much heat, but when you take into account the millions upon millions of people using incandescent bulbs, it adds up.
People without electric furnaces will be forced to emit MORE pollution than before.
I think so too!
And you will still be able to get screw in bulbs for heat. They just will not be readily available at your local wallymart.
CFLs do give off a little heat. But is does not project like heat from light bulb with a filament in it.
Using full spectrum daylight CFL in conjunction with a UV B flo. bulb and say a color corrected halogen spot for heat works good for all kinds of herps.
BTW - I am experimenting with LEDs now too.
They are the wave of the future.... not for heat specifically.... but lighting in general.
very very soon.
Cheers.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
There are no "free" countries...just a myth.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
Using full spectrum daylight CFL in conjunction with a UV B flo. bulb and say a color corrected halogen spot for heat works good for all kinds of herps.
I've used halogen spotlights (outdoor types for porches etc) as basking bulbs on my cham cages, bird aviaries, etc. for years. Just adjust the distance from the top of the cage as you usually would. They last a long time too.
gerhartrx
New Member
I am trying to start a conversation about what everyone's plans are when the change is made effective. Here is the link : https://www.chameleonforums.com/household-lightbulbs-going-away-65322/ . would love to hear everyone' opinion and input.
Chamifornia
Established Member
Well because I've seen it happen with my own eyes and because I'm sure there are stores still selling the f'ed up bulbs I think saying ALL cfls are fine is false info.
bigben2057
New Member
Maybe you should just stop. Saying this is giving people false info. If the bulbs are used correctly they do not have any affects the bulb cannot be directly on the cage it has to be a certain dist5ance away depending on your cage mine in 2.5 feet away.
Chamifornia
Established Member
Btw I wasn't trying to be an a hole if it came off that way I wrote that while I was buzzed and it was very sad to see little ones go blind from a friends batch.
bigben2057
New Member
It is fine
jessica
Avid Member
This is what I use too and they work beautifully! If you add an angle to them its more like the sun, my chams bask standing not flat like a pancake lol
