Halogen bulbs banned

[lthrbecks]

I've just heard that the UK plan to ban all halogen bulbs from September. I need heat and light combined for my cam and grasshoppers. What's the alternative

 

[nightanole]

IR. You should still be able to get "chicken bulbs". They could also be called "red brooder". etc. Else i dont know, i dont think the ceramic ones "project".

 

[dinomom]

I've just heard that the UK plan to ban all halogen bulbs from September. I need heat and light combined for my cam and grasshoppers. What's the alternative

Stockpile!

 

[lthrbecks]

IR. You should still be able to get "chicken bulbs". They could also be called "red brooder". etc. Else i dont know, i dont think the ceramic ones "project".

Thanks for the update

 

[Mendez]

I think you should still be able to get reptile halogen bulbs from Arcadia and other providers. Here in California, they banned inefficient light bulbs which got rid of all incandescents, halogens, and even some inefficient LEDs. I can't even order them from Amazon. But I can still order halogens and incandescents that have been branded for reptiles from online vendors. As long as it is branded for reptiles, I think they are safe and won't go away. Could definitely be different in the U.K though--you all are a bunch of weirdos over there!

 

[lthrbecks]

I think you should still be able to get reptile halogen bulbs from Arcadia and other providers. Here in California, they banned inefficient light bulbs which got rid of all incandescents, halogens, and even some inefficient LEDs. I can't even order them from Amazon. But I can still order halogens and incandescents that have been branded for reptiles from online vendors. As long as it is branded for reptiles, I think they are safe and won't go away. Could definitely be different in the U.K though--you all are a bunch of weirdos over there!

Thank you for your message. Regards Weirdo.

 

[Lindasjackson]

I bought a pack of halogens at Walmart the other day

 

[Decadancin]

Often times these bulbs that have been “ removed” from the market are still available for specific industries, at least for a time. Issue will be the price. With no options, the cost will go up.

 

[JacksJill]

Stock up that's what I did when they banned incandescent here in California. I had to drive to Texas to do it. I also visited family .

 

[Decadancin]

Stock up that's what I did when they banned incandescent here in California.

The other thing to be aware of is the new descriptions that are used. “ Same as...” does not have the same desired effect. You need a degree in bulbology to figure out what to use nowadays...

 

[JacksJill]

They will mark them incandescent equivalent. It's an LED don't be fooled.

 

[lthrbecks]

I bought a pack of halogens at Walmart the other day

Bit far for me in the UK lol

 

[Lindasjackson]

Im Sorry! I hope you are able to find what you need.

 

[lthrbecks]

It's the household bulbs are banned, not for reptiles etc. Cheers

 

[Lindasjackson]

Oh that’s good!

 

[Flick boy]

Yeah I think I seen that the other day but don't think it includes reptile branded halogens