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Anyone here has a solarmeter?

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  • 25-10-2022 1:10pm
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    seraphimvc
    Registered Users Posts: 3,356 ✭✭✭


    As title aha. To my surprise the other week that I stopped by Reptile Haven and found out they don't have a solarmeter, i was hoping to do a quick test on my UVB bulb.

    My understanding is that sure if we get well known UVB bulb/tube we should be confident that our reptiles are getting enough UVB roughly with how far the distance from the light etc - but in the end day checking with solarmeter is the ultimate confirmation. It could well save you a lot of money down the line as you would know exactly how effective the distance/position of the light in your enclosure, and when to change the bulb/tube etc.

    Currently I have a small enclosure so I am good for now (btw the reptile group on FB is incredible, lead by Dr. Frances Baines), but I would still keen to try out a solarmeter on my setup lol. Next year I am thinking to go for a raised garden pond setup, so suddenly owning a solarmeter could well be possible as I would really want to have one to help with the design/position of the pond in the backyard.

    So ya, does anyone have one on hand and care to share about your experience?

    I mean, ya shelling out around £230 for a single purpose device if i collect it in UK (or near €300+ delivered to ireland), not a snap decision I could make lol.



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