{"product_id":"reptile-one-compact-uvb-10-0-bulb-26w-e27","title":"Reptile One Compact UVB 10.0 Bulb 26W – E27","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReptile One Compact UVB 10.0 Bulb 26W – E27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport your reptile’s UV lighting needs with the Reptile One Compact UVB 10.0 Bulb 26W. Producing UVA and UVB, this compact bulb features an E27 screw fitting for use in compatible reptile lighting fixtures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate UVB exposure helps reptiles produce vitamin D3, supporting calcium absorption and healthy bone development. Used alongside suitable heating and a balanced diet, dedicated UVB lighting forms an important part of care for species that require it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.0 model offers a higher UVB output category within the Reptile One compact range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Choose it according to your animal’s needs and the enclosure layout. Distance, screening and fixture design all affect the UV exposure reaching your reptile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUVA and UVB output:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides ultraviolet light as part of a planned reptile lighting setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports vitamin D3 production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps support normal calcium metabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUVB 10.0 model:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An option for setups requiring a higher UVB output category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suits installations where a screw-fitting UVB bulb is appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE27 screw fitting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fits compatible, suitably rated reptile fixtures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26W power consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clearly specified for matching with your lamp holder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reptile One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact UVB bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUVB rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e E27 screw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 46700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall in a compatible E27 reptile fixture, following the bulb’s instructions for placement and distance. Reptile One recommends its ceramic socket for this lamp range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid positioning glass between the lamp and your reptile, as glass blocks useful UVB. Mesh can also reduce exposure. Provide shaded retreats so your animal can move away from the illuminated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReptile One recommends replacing its compact UVB bulbs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevery six months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, even if they still produce visible light. Switch off and unplug the fixture before replacement, allow the bulb to cool, and handle it by the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply Fish Recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose UVB lighting around your species’ requirements and the exposure achieved at its basking position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A higher-rated bulb is only useful when it suits the installation. For larger enclosures or a broader basking area, ask our team whether a linear UVB setup would be a better fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between 5.0 and 10.0?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey identify different UVB output categories, with 10.0 being the higher-rated option. The exposure reaching your animal also depends on distance, fixture design and screening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this replace a basking heat lamp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Its main purpose is UV lighting. Provide separate heating where needed to achieve your reptile’s required temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it fit an E27 socket?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Use a compatible reptile fixture rated for the bulb and follow the installation instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use it above a glass lid?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass blocks useful UVB, so it should not sit between the bulb and your reptile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReptile One recommends replacing its compact UVB lamps every six months. 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