Bob Dawson
5.5" on/off switch version
For the cheap price I was honestly expecting something of lesser quality. Mine has no defects, came undamaged, has a switch on the cord, has a nice heavy porcelain socket, black enamel paint on the outside of the dome, inside is not crazy reflective but it's not bad, kind of like an aluminum look, decent vent holes. Just like the pic but it's hard to really gauge quality from the pic. Quality is decent.
It's rated for 75 watts and it seems well made enough to handle that but I feel that would get a bit unnecessarily hot in this size dome. If I was going above 40 or 50 watts I'd get an 8" or one of the deeper 5.5" domes to have more air space around the bulb. No sense gettin a fixture absurdly hot for no reason.
I'm currently using mine with a 35 watt halogen bulb for basking spot, and I have a 1" porcelain socket extender in there to get the bulb just a bit lower and it's working out splendidly. It does get hot after a while but not like 3rd degree burns the second you touch it hot. Kind of a side note, those socket extenders are nice for the small halogen bulbs because they also get the bulb more centered vertically in the fixture so you have optimal room for heat dissipation. Just be sure to get porcelain and decent quality.
Anyway this is a great little dome. For $7 I was kind of expecting it to be more chintzy and just use it for a small UVB CFL or a night light or something. But I'm comfortable with a 35 watt halogen in there. It would be awesome for a small coil style UVB but it's not deep enough for the double "U" style like the Reptisun mini I typically use. It would work if you had it suspended but a lot of the bulb would stick out and that's just not sexy at all. For anything like a standard sized bulb or smaller it's excellent.
| Brand | Fluker's |
|---|---|
| Light Type | Incandescent |
| Special Feature | High Efficiency |
| Wattage | 75 watts |
| Bulb Shape Size | A15 |
| Bulb Base | E12 |
| Incandescent Equivalent Wattage | 75 Watts |
| Specific Uses For Product | Aquarium |
| Light Color | White |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Brightness | 1400 Lumen |
| Shape | Reflector(R) |
| Material | Aluminum Oxide |
| Model Name | Fluker's Clamp Lamp with Switch - 5.5" |
| Connectivity Technology | wired |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Included Components | Dimmer Switch |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Power Consumption | 75 Watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Light Source Type | Fluorescent |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Light Source Wattage | 75 Watts |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5"W x 6"H |
| Accepted voltage frequency | 100 to 120 Volts and 60 Hertz |
| Control Method | App |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00091197270024 |
| Manufacturer | Fluker Labs |
| UPC | 091197270024 |
| Part Number | RFK27002 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 27002 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Color | Black |
| Style | 5.5" with On/Off Switch for Reptiles |
| Finish | painted |
| Switch Style | Push Button |
| Special Features | High Efficiency |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | See manufacturers website. |
JuniCat
Dan C