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Mega-Ray EB 60 Watt Flood UVB Kit

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Mega-Ray EB 60 Watt Flood UVB Kit
Mega-Ray EB 60 Watt Flood UVB Kit
Published by Rich
04-13-2008

Mega-Ray EB 60 Watt Flood UVB Kit

 Would You Recommend This Product 
Yes


 Product Cost 
$75.00


 Product Pros 
Best UV light I have EVER used. Low level heat, high UV output, lasts longer than any bulb I have ever used


 Product Cons 
Only available online


 Product Description 
120 volt flood lamp complete with matching ballast box
This is the lamp we've all dreamed of. This lamp is our top-of-the-range unique 60 watt EB Par-38 Narrow Flood Lamp which has been shown in tests to produce similar amounts of UVB to natural sunlight at the recommended distances! This Mac Industries/Westron Lighting original design provides the necessary UVB for your UVB-dependent basking reptiles.

Our 60-watt EB Par-38 Narrow Flood Lamp produces dynamic UVA and UVB, has a significantly reduced decay rate, and comes equipped with a long-life external ballast that reduces bulb failures. This Mac Industries/Westron Lighting original design is found nowhere else in the world!


More UVB - But Safer
This lamp produces more UVB than any other true Mercury Vapor Flood, yet is safer for owners! How? Our design directs the majority of the UVB from the face of the bulb, rather than diffuse it across a 180° angle.

Longer Useful LifeUsing cutting edge technology coupled with five years of dedicated research and testing, we have conquered and significantly reduced the huge decay rates so common in other Mercury Vapor lamps. While other bulbs decay as much as 80%, our newly designed SB bulbs decay less than 30% over the life of the bulb. This is unseen in the industry.


Most people with UVB meters are getting 18+ months use out of our EB bulbs.


If you have unusual requirements, we may be able to offer you a specially-rated EB lamp with higher or lower UVB output than standard, for a small extra charge. Again, contact us for details.

Specifications
The Mega-RayŽ EB flood is a 60-watt EB Par-38 True Frosted Flood Lamp, the only one of its kind in the world. A true flood lamp, it will disperse usable UVB in a 30" circumference at a 20" distance.

MINIMUM distance setting of 12" will produce 150-200 microwatts per square centimeter (uW/cm2) of UVB and 900-1200uW/cm2 of UVA.

MAXIMUM distance setting of 20" will produce 50-75 microwatts per square centimeter (uW/cm2) of UVB. (Distance is measured from lamp face to basking spot or reptile for optimum UVB and heat.)

Warning: Very Little Heat
This 60-watt energy-efficient bulb produces very little heat. Be sure your reptile is heated properly and if necessary, increase the heat at the basking spot using a good heat source like our Mega-RayŽ Heat Projector. ALWAYS triple check the temperature at the basking spot - never risk burning your reptile.

Warranty
This bulb is warranted for one full year to produce a minimum of 50 microwatts (uW/cm2) at 12" and our initial testing shows even higher readings. Our external ballast is warranted for one year, and we believe it will last much longer.

The product will be replaced with the remaining one-year purchase time covered. For example: If the lamp fails at 9 months, you will receive a replacement item with the remaining 3 months on the warranty.

Mega-Ray EB 60 Watt Flood UVB Kit reviewed on: 04-13-2008 by Rich
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By prismwolf on 04-13-2008, 10:48 PM
Re: Mega-RayEB 60 Watt Flood UVB Kit

EXCELLENT UVB source and all I will use on my high-level UVB users. Eventually I will get the "low kit" for the low-level users.

A couple of tips for making sure your bulb stays functioning well...and justifying the cost....
  • If you use a fixture with an on/off switch...tape the button to the "on" position. Using the fixture will significantly cut the life of the bulb sometimes rendering the UVB non-existent immediately. Instead - use a timer at the outlet.
  • If you need to move the bulb for any reason more than just moving it with the cage lid, turn it off (unplugging the ballast)and wait 30 minutes for it to cool down...then you can move it safely. It's a fragile bulb when hot.
  • You MUST have the ballast to run this bulb! It is not the same as the heat/UV combo many are used to. The bulb will still light, but the UVB portion will be damaged beyond use.
  • The initial cost seems high, but if you do a breakdown of the lighting options than you will spend about the same. Example: Using two 4' linear tubes changing them out every 6 months as suggested, the cost is very comparable.

This is an excellent UVB source and I cannot tell you how many animals have thrived under these lamps using this kit.
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