Question 1

How many hours of light does a bulb provide over life of bulb or if bird receives 7 hours of light daily, approx. how many days will the bulb last?

Accepted Answer

We're using this light for our Budgies (along with a thermostatly controlled heater) set on a timer of 12 hours per day.  The bulb lasted us 4 years + 1 month.  We're purchasing another since it has worked well and helped to keep our birds healthy.

Question 2

Would this bulb fit any lamp?

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I'm not totally sure although I don't see why it wouldn't fit into any lamp because the bulb base is the same size as that of any other light bulb. It really should sit above the cage to avoid the bird from looking into the light. It can damage the bird's eyes (cause cataracts) if they look directly into the light too much. It is for that reason that I only use them with the Avian Sun Deluxe Floor Lamp. That is the only lamp that is high enough to reach over the top of my cages. Check with your vet. They should be able to answer for sure.

Question 3

Is there a special fixture I should use for this bulb and if so where can I get it? On Amazon?have one of those silver clip on fixtures. can use it?

Accepted Answer

I bought the Zoo Med AvianSun Deluxe Floor Pet Lamp.  I would check your silver clip on feature and make sure that it is at least 12" away from your bird... that is the recommended bulb height from your bird.  I can tell you that if you've never used this bulb before you will notice a HUGE difference in the happiness of your bird, I noticed it right away with mine.  My bird loves sitting under the light.  I even have my bird cage sitting in front of a window... but on cloudy days the sun is shinning very bright and is depressing even to people.  If your silver clip on feature has a regular light bulb socket then I would try, FeatherBrite 15 Watt Full-Spectrum Bulb or this one... they both have the regular light socket size screw in.

Question 4

How long are these good for?

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11 months is good . They say 12 months

ASIN	B000KH9S88
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Base Diameter	2 Inches
Base Material	Glass
Best Sellers Rank	38,249 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 10 in LED Lighting for Terrariums
Brand Name	Zoo Med
Bulb Base	G9
Bulb Shape Size	A19
Colour	White
Connectivity Protocol	Infrared
Connectivity Technology	IR
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	Push Button
Country Of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,108)
Efficiency	energooszczędne
Finish	Polished
Fixture Features	Energy Efficient
Global Trade Identification Number	00097612345056
Included Components	Zoo Med Avian Sun 5.0 UVB Compact Fluorescent 26 Watt
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Installation Type	Freestanding
Is Electric	Yes
Is Product Cordless	No
Is Waterproof	false
Item Dimensions D x W x H	5.1D x 5.1W x 18.8H centimetres
Item Shape	Egg
Item Type Name	Zoo Med Avian Sun 5.0 UVB Compact Fluorescent 26 Watt
Item Weight	0.07 Kilograms
Lamp Type	Fluorescent
Lighting Method	Fluorescent
Manufacturer	Zoo Med
Material	Glass
Model Number	AS-C5
Mounting Type	Floor Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Lights	26
Number of Pieces	1
Power and Plug Description	Corded Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Aviary and Terrarium Lighting
Room Type	Aquarium
Shade Colour	White
Shade Height	21.59 Centimetres
Shade Material	Glass
Specific Uses	Active
Style	Modern
Switch Type	Push Button
Type of Bulb	Fluorescent
UPC	097612345056
Unit Count	1 count
Voltage	110 Volts
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wattage	26 watts

Zoo Med AS-C5 Avian Sun 5.0 Compact, 26 Watt, White

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