ExoTerra TerraSky UVB LED Terrarium Light Mounting Clips (3)
Fits
Exo Terra TerraSky UV LED Terrarium Light (PT2414)
Part no.
PT2434
ExoTerra TerraSky UVB LED Terrarium Light Mounting Clips (3)
Mounts a TerraSky UV inside the enclosure instead of sitting it on top. The Exo Terra TerraSky UV LED light ships with extendable brackets that rest above the screen mesh of a glass terrarium. These mounting clips, part PT2434, are the separate accessory for the other job — fixing the fixture inside a wooden vivarium under the top lid, or onto the perforated aluminium ventilation strip of a converted enclosure. The pack contains two clips and three self-tapping screws.
Key features
- Genuine Exo Terra PT2434 — the interior mounting accessory named in the TerraSky UV manual
- Two clips per pack — the number Exo Terra specifies to carry one fixture
- Three self-tapping screws included — for fixing into a wooden vivarium top lid
- Also bolts to ventilation strips — where the enclosure has a perforated aluminium vent
- Removes the mesh from the light path — screen mesh absorbs part of the UVB output
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | PT2434 |
|---|---|
| Part name | TerraSky UV LED mounting clips |
| Fits | Exo Terra TerraSky UV LED terrarium light, PT2414 (10 W) |
| Pack contents | Two clips, three self-tapping screws |
| Clips per fixture | Two, set roughly 5 cm in from each end |
| Fixing methods | Self-tapping screws into a wooden lid, or bolts and nuts through a perforated aluminium ventilation strip |
Will it fit my enclosure?
| Enclosure top | Mounting method |
|---|---|
| Wooden vivarium lid | Self-tapping screws, supplied |
| Perforated aluminium ventilation strip | Bolts and nuts through the perforations, not supplied |
| Glass terrarium with screen mesh top | Clips not needed — use the extendable brackets supplied with the fixture |
Exo Terra's own caution matters here: the self-tapping screws must be shorter than the wooden lid is thick, so they cannot pierce through to the outside.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suits fitting a TerraSky UV inside a wooden vivarium
- Suits a converted enclosure with a perforated aluminium ventilation strip
- Not needed for a standard glass terrarium — the fixture's own brackets sit on the screen mesh
- Not for other Exo Terra light units, which use their own mounting hardware
- Not a fixing for bare glass, which gives the screws nothing to bite into
What's included
- Two mounting clips
- Three self-tapping screws
Bolts and nuts for ventilation-strip mounting are not included, and neither is the TerraSky UV fixture. Mount the fixture where the animal cannot reach it and route the low-voltage lead so it cannot be chewed.
Goes well with
- Exo Terra TerraSky UV LED light (PT2414) — the fixture these clips fit
- A UV index meter — to check the UVI at the basking site once mounted
- Exo Terra thermostat — for the separate heat source alongside the UVB
Warranty and delivery
Supplied as a genuine Exo Terra accessory. Any manufacturer's warranty applies in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, which are not limited by it. Ships as a standard small parcel.
Common questions
Does the Exo Terra TerraSky UV come with mounting clips?
No. The TerraSky UV PT2414 is supplied with extendable brackets that rest on the screen mesh above a glass terrarium. The PT2434 mounting clips, for fixing the light inside an enclosure, are sold separately.
How many clips are in the pack, and how many does one light need?
The pack contains two clips and three self-tapping screws. Two clips carry one TerraSky UV fixture, positioned roughly 5 cm in from each end.
Can the PT2434 clips be fitted to a wooden vivarium?
Yes, that is their main purpose. The supplied self-tapping screws fix the clips to the underside of a wooden top lid. Check the screws are shorter than the lid is thick so they cannot pierce through.
Does mounting the light inside change the UVB the animal receives?
Yes. Taking the screen mesh out from between lamp and animal raises the UV index at the basking site, because mesh absorbs part of the UVB. Measure the UV index at the basking spot after moving a lamp and adjust the distance to suit the species.
