{"product_id":"exo-terra-aluminium-light-dome-small","title":"Exo Terra Aluminium Light Dome Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deep reflector sends more of the bulb's output downward.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Exo Terra Aluminium Light Dome (Small) is a 15 cm reflector fixture rated to a maximum of 75 W, built around a heat-resistant porcelain socket. Exo Terra identifies this fixture as part number PT2348. The dome is deeper than most, extending past the end of the bulb, so light and radiant heat are directed into the enclosure rather than sideways into the room. No bulb is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-deep polished aluminium reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dome extends beyond the end of most bulbs, so more of the output goes down into the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-resistant porcelain socket\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated for basking and heat lamps, which will destroy the plastic socket on a general-purpose lamp holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75 W maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ceiling for this size. Exceeding it is a fire risk, not a performance question.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccepts screw-base bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e — incandescent basking and heat lamps, and compact fluorescent UVB lamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180 cm cord with an on\/off switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — six feet of lead, and a switch you can reach without disturbing the animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium dome fixture, 15 cm reflector, with porcelain socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180 cm power cord with in-line on\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny bulb — basking, heat or UVB lamps are all sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-repti-lamp-stand-unit\"\u003elamp stand\u003c\/a\u003e or hanging bracket, if you do not want the dome resting on a screen top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eco-tech-ezy-set-dig-thermost\"\u003ethermostat\u003c\/a\u003e, which any heat-producing bulb in this fixture requires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lamp guard, if the dome is within reach of the animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2348\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReflector diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm (6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum lamp wattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSocket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-resistant porcelain, screw base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb types accepted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncandescent and compact fluorescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 cm (6 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-line on\/off on the cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V, 50 Hz mains with an Australian plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb supplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich dome size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra makes this fixture in two sizes, and the wattage ceiling is the deciding factor rather than the diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReflector diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum lamp wattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm (6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2348\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 cm (8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2349\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Small if your bulb is 75 W or less and your enclosure is compact. If you are running a 100 W or 150 W basking lamp, this fixture is not rated for it and you need the larger dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout heat and UV output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an empty fixture, so it has no temperature-at-distance curve and no UV index curve of its own. Those figures belong to the bulb you fit, and they are what you should be reading before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the dome does change is the shape of that output. A deep reflector concentrates light and radiant heat into a narrower, more intense column than a bare bulb or a shallow dome, which means the temperature and UV index at a given distance can be higher than the bulb's open-air chart shows. Measure the basking site with a thermometer and, for UVB, a UV meter, rather than assuming the bulb's published chart applies unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasking, heat and compact fluorescent UVB bulbs up to 75 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSitting on a mesh screen top, or hanging from a lamp stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and mid-size terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor household use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulbs over 75 W — use the 21 cm PT2349 dome instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapeutic lamps, which Exo Terra specifically excludes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet or misted positions — the fixture is not waterproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial use — Exo Terra rates it for indoor household use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny position where the animal can reach the hot dome without a guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra's own instructions for this fixture are worth following exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dome surface gets hot. Avoid contact while it is running, and fit a guard if the animal can reach it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the fixture to cool for 15 minutes before changing the bulb, cleaning or repositioning it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it clear of curtains and other flammable material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not waterproof and must be kept away from water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe power cord cannot be replaced. If the cord or plug is damaged, the fixture must be discarded, not repaired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny heat-producing bulb in this fixture should be controlled by a thermostat. A dimming thermostat is generally used with incandescent basking lamps; check what your specific bulb requires, as a pulse-proportional thermostat will destroy an incandescent lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the reflector with a dry cloth when cool. A dusty or fogged reflector loses output, which is the entire reason for buying an aluminium dome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the cord and switch for heat damage each time you change the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace UVB bulbs on the interval the bulb manufacturer states, not when they stop emitting visible light. UVB output falls long before the lamp dies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-reptisun-10-0-desert-compact-fluorescent\"\u003eZoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 Desert Compact Fluorescent\u003c\/a\u003e — a screw-base compact UVB lamp that fits this socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eco-tech-ezy-set-dig-thermost\"\u003eEco Tech EZY SET Digital Thermostat\u003c\/a\u003e — required for any heat-producing bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-repti-lamp-stand-unit\"\u003eZoo Med Repti Lamp Stand Unit\u003c\/a\u003e — lets you set an exact mounting distance instead of resting the dome on the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eco-tech-dual-probe-digital-thermometer\"\u003eEco Tech Dual Probe Digital Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e — to confirm the basking temperature the dome and bulb actually produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-all-glass-low-terrarium-45-x-45-x-30cm\"\u003eExo Terra Low Terrarium 45 × 45 × 30 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — an enclosure sized to a 75 W fixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, delivery and Australian notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra warrants this fixture against defects in materials and workmanship. Any manufacturer warranty applies in addition to the consumer guarantees you have under the Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied for 240 V, 50 Hz mains with an Australian plug. The cord is not user-replaceable, so cord damage means replacing the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the maximum wattage for the Exo Terra small aluminium dome?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 W. The 21 cm version, part number PT2349, is rated to 160 W. Fitting a bulb above the rated wattage is a fire risk and is not covered by warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with a bulb?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The fixture is sold empty. Basking lamps, ceramic heat emitters and compact UVB lamps are all bought separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use a ceramic heat emitter in it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socket is heat-resistant porcelain, which is the socket type ceramic emitters require, and the 75 W ceiling still applies. Check the emitter manufacturer's own fixture requirements, as some specify a fixture with no reflector or a wider dome for heat clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I put it on a dimmer or a timer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incandescent basking lamp in this fixture can be dimmed. A compact fluorescent UVB lamp cannot — dimming will damage it and gives unreliable UV output. Match the control to the bulb, not to the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it sit on a mesh screen top?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is the common way to use it. Remember that the dome runs hot, so keep it clear of anything flammable and allow 15 minutes of cooling before you move it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy an aluminium dome instead of a cheap clamp lamp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo reasons: the porcelain socket survives heat that melts a standard plastic holder, and the deeper polished reflector directs more of the bulb's output down into the enclosure instead of out into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774126805283,"sku":"RP550","price":60.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RP550_2.jpg?v=1782875707","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-aluminium-light-dome-small","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}