Dave+Amy Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hey guys(and girls), wanting to know if anyone knows somewhere (other than petshops) to buy gear such as heat lamps and UV lamps etc from? Preferably on the cheaper side... Wanting to do a DIY set up - something different. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 bunnings heat lamp/light fittings all sorts to choose from - $6-15 60-10watt bulb $2-6 fluro cant memba prices but about $30 for a double 2 foot fitting - but u will need to wire cord etc try electrical store/wholsaler for reptile tubes - sylvania is 1 brand - round 20-30bux if you want ceramic fittings for bulbs bunnings sell like the sensor security lights but without sensor (i think) in singles or doubles, can use as is or take ceramic fitting out and just wire up and hang in tank hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi guys, have you tried a electrical wholesaler, they also sell to the public. places like REXEL on ghuznee st, and few others around town. Give them a ring they will be able to tell you if they have in stock. go in on a good day and the discount could be good (lol). If you know a sparky see if they can source for you, their discounts are often good. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyNat Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Yip i get a 70% discount on electrical goods here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave+Amy Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I didnt think of bunnings, il check them out and see what they got. Do the heat bulbs have to be infared or can they be radiant? I have just noticed on the exo-terra bulbs that they are infared. Il also try my luck at a electrical store and see what they have, they usually dont like one off customers though, they like their sparky customers haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyNat Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Nah normally they are not to bad if you explain what its for. Normally ive found the only ones to be rude think a) females dont know what they are on about or b) think your are doing some big job and think your doing it all yourself and your going to blame them when things go wrong. Love the look on there face when i say no i am the electrican, beside females will normally get a better discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave+Amy Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 What a shame your in dunedin SparkyNat, what type of prices are the ballasts for the 120cm fluorescent tubing? and heat lamp ballasts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyNat Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Not sure can ask the wholesalers tomorrow if you want, upside is if you have a rexel or other company i have down here i can prob just get it at that shop for the same price for you to pick up in wellington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave+Amy Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 oh that would be fantastic. Il have to have a look to see if there is a rexel in wellington. Otherwise il just chuck on a wig and a dress and try my luck 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi guys, have you tried a electrical wholesaler, they also sell to the public. places like REXEL on ghuznee st, and few others around town. Give them a ring they will be able to tell you if they have in stock. go in on a good day and the discount could be good (lol). If you know a sparky see if they can source for you, their discounts are often good. hope this helps. there ! you do have a rexel on ghuznee st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyNat Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I think there is 3 checked yellow pages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 even mastertrade have given me quotes for reptile tubes before, should be one of them in wellington there are differant ratings on reptile bulbs like sylvania are 5% uv output and others can be upto 10% but not sure you can even get them here (nz), pet shops may sell something upto a 8% but i could be wrong, been meaning to ask what other reptile keepers are using actually :lol: (ps outputs maybe uva and uvb or something but what ever it is the higher normally better, bulbs should be replaced every 6months/atleast yearly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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