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RE: stupid uvb question

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Posted by: draybar at Sat Aug 23 17:37:28 2003   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by draybar ]  
   

>>i got a repti-glo 8.0 for my new beardie. everything appears to be wired up correctly (as per dragonsbynatures instructions heh). but uh...the bulb should give off visible light, yes? when i turn it on the ends get a little reddish and i can feel heat (and managed to electrocute myself screwing with it) but no white light.
>>am i incredibly stupid or what?


Most fluorescent light fixtures have a starter.
If you turn the hood over you will see a hole with a little round starter in it. This is about 1 inch in diameter and about 1 1/2 inches long. Make sure it is locked in securely.
You can usually wiggle it and watch the light go off and on.
If the light still doesn't work take the starter out an go to your local hardware store to get another. Lowes, Home Depot, Ace all carry them. I beleive that most hoods use an F2.
Worth a try.
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Jimmy (draybar)
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