I've just started using a 160w powersun. I can't compare to other MV bulbs, as this is my first one. But it definitely doesn't produce as much heat as a regular incandescent. Plus it starts cooler and warms up gradually. So I added another 100w incandescent right next to it to supplement the heat.
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Torey

1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)

1.1 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser and Leeloo)

1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)

1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

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• Zoo Med Powersun UV 160 watt and temps??? - Jaffar311, Tue Jan 6 12:00:06 2004
• RE: Zoo Med Powersun UV 160 watt and temps??? - el_toro, Tue Jan 6 12:22:57 2004
• RE: Zoo Med Powersun UV 160 watt and temps??? - gromph_baenre, Tue Jan 6 13:51:50 2004
• RE: Zoo Med Powersun UV 160 watt and temps??? - gromph_baenre, Tue Jan 6 13:55:41 2004
• reptile bulbs, hah! - robyn@ProExotics, Tue Jan 6 15:20:03 2004
• concern with Halogen bulbs - btorgy, Tue Jan 6 20:45:05 2004
• RE: concern with Halogen bulbs - robyn@ProExotics, Tue Jan 6 21:01:30 2004
• Robyn, I know this may sound silly but... - Sunfox, Wed Jan 7 10:54:52 2004
• here's a pic... - robyn@ProExotics, Wed Jan 7 14:18:07 2004
• Thanks : ) n/p - Sunfox, Wed Jan 7 14:32:09 2004
• Actually, you've sort of got it backwards.... - -ryan-, Wed Jan 7 14:24:32 2004