Re: I'm making my basking shelf 10" under the UVB, thats not too low is it?np

Posted by Russell Cindi on February 09, 2001 at 18:01:49:

In Reply to: I'm making my basking shelf 10" under the UVB, thats not too low is it?np posted by Tmom on February 09, 2001 at 17:05:04:

: : We have our top basking shelf about 12" from the lights. Your Ig will recieve some benefit at 18", but closer is much better. The problem is that the intensity of the radiation drops at a geometric progression, such as double the distance, four times less radiation. (This may not be the exact numbers, but the principle is the same)Also, the newer the light, the more radiation you get at a greater distance. At any rate, within 12" inches is best, but within 18" will benefit. Beyond that, there is not much help. Remember that the bulbs need to be changed every 6 months. Hope this helps, and good luck with Lucy, Russell.

I've finished with mounting the light and it is 12" from Lucy. She looked at me like what in Heck are you doing now? Can't you just leave me alone for a day without making a change? I know she'll like it. I will plug it in for the first time tomorrow. Russell,Cindi & Lucy

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: : : We have our top basking shelf about 12" from the lights. Your Ig will recieve some benefit at 18", but closer is much better. The problem is that the intensity of the radiation drops at a geometric progression, such as double the distance, four times less radiation. (This may not be the exact numbers, but the principle is the same)Also, the newer the light, the more radiation you get at a greater distance. At any rate, within 12" inches is best, but within 18" will benefit. Beyond that, there is not much help. Remember that the bulbs need to be changed every 6 months. Hope this helps, and good luck with Lucy, Russell. : I've finished with mounting the light and it is 12" from Lucy. She looked at me like what in Heck are you doing now? Can't you just leave me alone for a day without making a change? I know she'll like it. I will plug it in for the first time tomorrow. Russell,Cindi & Lucy

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