{"product_id":"reptile-one-compact-uvb-5-0-bulb-26w-e27","title":"Reptile One Compact UVB 5.0 Bulb 26W – E27","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReptile One Compact UVB 5.0 Bulb 26W – E27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport your reptile’s UV lighting requirements with the Reptile One Compact UVB 5.0 Bulb 26W. Producing UVA and UVB, this compact reptile bulb features an E27 screw fitting for use in compatible fixtures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate UVB exposure helps reptiles produce vitamin D3, which supports calcium absorption and healthy bone development. This bulb provides a dedicated UV source to complement a properly planned enclosure, suitable heating and a balanced diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact format offers a practical lighting option for smaller terrariums or a selected area within an enclosure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the bulb and its placement around your species’ UV requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing access to shaded retreats as well as the illuminated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\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 your reptile’s 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\u003eCompact bulb design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A practical option where a screw-fitting UVB lamp suits the enclosure.\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, appropriately rated reptile light 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 identified for matching with your lamp holder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUVB 5.0 model:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select according to your animal’s requirements and installation conditions.\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\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 5.0\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 46699\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 positioning and distance. Reptile One recommends its ceramic socket for this lamp range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not place glass between the bulb and your reptile, as glass blocks useful UVB. Mesh can also reduce exposure, so account for the enclosure lid when planning placement. Provide shaded areas where your animal can move away from the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReptile One recommends replacing these compact UVB bulbs every six months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A bulb may still produce visible light after its useful UVB output has declined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitch off and unplug the fixture before changing the bulb. Allow it 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\u003ePlan UVB lighting around your animal and enclosure rather than choosing by wattage alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distance, fixture design and screening affect the exposure your reptile receives. Pair this bulb with a suitable separate heat source where needed, and ask our team if you need help choosing your lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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. 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