How long do MVB bulbs last?
As a general rule, replace Linear Fluorescent UVB Bulbs every 6 months, although many manufacturers suggest these bulbs remain usable for 12 months. Linear Fluorescent Bulbs come in 3 different strengths and a range of different lengths.
What are mega rays?
They are a combination of mercury high pressure lamp and Halogen. The Mega-Ray mercury vapor bulb is our top-of-the-range 70 watt Self Ballasted R80 Narrow Flood Lamp in both 120 volt and 220-240 volt which has been shown in tests to produce similar amounts of UVB to natural sunlight!
How many Watt is a mercury vapor bulb?
Enhance your purchase
| Light Type | Mercury Vapor |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 70 watts |
| Brand | DBDPet |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Light Source Wattage | 70 Watts |
Can I use a LED bulb in a mercury vapor fixture?
Retrofit is a direct replacement of the conventional halogen or high pressure sodium bulbs with LED lamps. After the replacement of 175W mercury vapor lamps with LED, you can enjoy 80,000 hours life span and flicker free illumination.
Do sun lamps work for depression?
Sun lamps positively impact your body’s regulation of melatonin, a hormone that helps control your sleep-wake cycle, as well as serotonin, which helps regulate your mood by relaying signals in your brain. One study reports that bright-light therapy is now considered to be the first line of treatment for SAD.
Do you get vitamin D from UV light?
The sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays interact with a protein called 7-DHC in the skin, converting it into vitamin D3, the active form of vitamin D.
Do reptiles need UVA or UVB?
Reptiles and amphibians need both UVB and UVA light to live healthy lifestyles. These are both types of ultraviolet (and UV) light. Each type of light has a different role to play in keeping your pet happy and healthy. The UV spectrum is broken up into three parts: UVA, UVB and UVC.