Zoo Med Repticare Infrared Heat Projector Bulb

Infrared A and B Heat Projector for Reptile Basking

Product Description

Zoo Med ReptiCare Infrared Heat Projector mimics the sun by producing both Infrared A and Infrared B wavelengths, offering a wide, even, and safe basking zone. Its carbon fiber filament emits heat 24/7 with only a faint glow and almost no visible light, so that it can be used day or night. A thick glass reflector directs heat efficiently into the terrarium.

Benefits

• Infrared A and B Wavelengths: Emits both Infrared A and Infrared B wavelengths, mimicking the sun's overhead heat.
• Wide, Even Basking Zone: A thick glass reflector helps direct heat in a wide, safe, and efficient manner for basking.
• Heats From Above and Below: Rocks, décor, and substrate absorb the heat and re-radiate it upward, warming your pet's belly and the air.
• Day or Night Use: Produces almost no visible light, so it is safe to use day or night without disrupting sleep cycles.
• Long-Lasting Carbon Filament: A carbon fiber filament built to last longer while emitting heat 24/7, for years of appropriate use.
• Can Help Increase Metabolism: According to Zoo Med, its deep-penetrating heat can help increase metabolism in reptiles kept in terrariums.
• Dimmer and Thermostat Compatible: Works with dimmers and thermostats; Zoo Med highly recommends a dimming-type thermostat for temperature control.
• Four Wattages: Available in 35, 60, 100, and 150 watts, each with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Variants

• 35 Watts
• 60 Watts
• 100 Watts
• 150 Watts

Specifications

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed and talk to your vet in case of any concern about your pet’s well-being.

Usage Instructions

• Choose the Right Fixture: Install the 35, 60, or 100-watt projector in Zoo Med's LF-18, LF-19, or LF-10 fixture.
• 150 Watt Fixtures: Install the 150 Watt projector in Zoo Med's LF-17, LF-25, or LF-10 fixture, as the instructions specify.
• Mount Above the Screen: Securely mount the fixture above the terrarium's screen cover, out of reach of children and pets.
• Add a Lamp Stand: For extra security, consider mounting or suspending the fixture with Zoo Med's Reptile Lamp Stand (LF-20).
• Control Temperatures: Pair the projector with a dimming-type thermostat to set appropriate daytime and nighttime temperatures for your species.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Never Inside the Enclosure: Never mount the projector inside an enclosure; keep a screen or barrier between the heater and your pet.
• Not Over Glass Covers: Do not place the projector above a glass cover, as radiant heat can cause the glass to fracture.
• Gets Very Hot: The projector gets very hot; do not let children or pets touch the heater or its fixture.
• Rated Fixtures Only: Use the projector only in appropriately rated lamp fixtures, such as those listed in the instructions.
• Away From Flammables: Keep the heater away from curtains and other highly flammable objects at all times.
• Reptile and Indoor Use Only: For reptile and indoor use only; keep the heat projector out of children's reach.

Storage Information

• Let It Cool First: Unplug the fixture and let the projector cool completely before removing or storing it.
• Protect the Glass: Store the projector in its packaging to protect the glass reflector from knocks or drops.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does the Infrared Heat Projector give off light?

Ans: Only a little. The carbon heating element emits a faint glow and produces almost no visible light, so the projector is safe to use day or night and will not disrupt your pet's sleep cycle, according to Zoo Med's instructions.

Q2: What fixture should I use with the heat projector?

Ans: For the 35, 60, and 100-watt projectors, the instructions list Zoo Med's LF-18, LF-19, and LF-10 fixtures. For the 150-watt projector, they list the LF-17, LF-25, and LF-10. Always use an appropriately rated lamp fixture with this projector.

Q3: What are Infrared A and B wavelengths?

Ans: Infrared A and B are wavelengths also produced by the sun. Zoo Med explains that these energy-rich wavelengths penetrate an animal's body and aid thermoregulation, digestion, egg development, and shedding. Rocks and décor also absorb them and re-radiate heat upward.

Q4: Can I use the heat projector inside the tank?

Ans: No. You must have a screen or another barrier between the heater and the enclosure. Never mount a heat source inside an enclosure, as this is a serious fire and burn hazard. Mount the fixture above the screen cover instead.

Q5: Which wattage should I choose for my terrarium?

Ans: The instructions advise using an appropriately sized projector for your terrarium, but do not list wattages by tank size. Choose from 35, 60, 100, or 150 watts based on your setup, and use a dimming-type thermostat to fine-tune temperatures for your species.

Q6: Can I use a thermostat with the Infrared Heat Projector?

Ans: Yes. The projector is dimmer and thermostat-compatible, and Zoo Med highly recommends a dimming thermostat, such as its Environmental Control Center, which also lets you program daytime and nighttime temperatures appropriate for the species you keep in your terrarium.

Q7: Can I place the heat projector over a glass lid?

Ans: No. Radiant heat sources, such as lamps and Infrared Heat Projectors, should not be placed above a glass cover, as this can cause the glass to fracture. Securely mount the fixture above a screen cover instead, out of reach of children and pets.

Q8: Does the Infrared Heat Projector have a warranty?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med warrants the ReptiCare Infrared Heat Projector against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for 12 calendar months. Damage from accidents or improper use, such as water damage or dropping, is not covered under the warranty.