Infra-red bulb?

[popcan666]

Hey guys so my panther basking spot is to cold about 70-80 and i was wondering if i could use my infra red bulb its hotter and will only be on during the day is there any issue with this?

thanks

 

[EvilLost]

i'm not sure how they react to infra-red but why would you want to do this? this is out of the visible spectrum so their might be some effects; i dont know tho


just get a higher wattage incadescent bulb and problem solved?


EDIT: "70-80" is a HUGE spread...you really should have a good thermometer and know the actual temperature.

 

[popcan666]

i'm not sure how they react to infra-red but why would you want to do this? this is out of the visible spectrum so their might be some effects; i dont know tho


just get a higher wattage incadescent bulb and problem solved?


EDIT: "70-80" is a HUGE spread...you really should have a good thermometer and know the actual temperature.

well becuase i have the bulb so less money to spend also i live in ontario canada and the weather has been weird latle somtimes its freezing and others its not

 

[EvilLost]

well becuase i have the bulb so less money to spend also i live in ontario canada and the weather has been weird latle somtimes its freezing and others its not

even more reason to get a good thermometer...

i dunno, you are talking about a $5 savings....I agree on saving but there are times you can cut corners and times you shouldn't; imho this is a time when its not worth the unknown risks

 

[popcan666]

alright good point, thanks man