merc vapor for uro

[irishsnakes]

i have just purchased the uro jeff had in the classifieds and would like to get some opinions on the best sites and wattage to get a merc vapor lamp to provide a basking temp of 110 to 120 in a cage 48'x18x18

[Yungair23]

i think reptilesupply.com has reasonable prices but if you want a lamp thats the best in uvb output go to reptileuv.com these lamps are expenisive but from what i hear they are awesome they do not provide heat so another heat source is required but if you go with a mercury vapor i would get a 160 watt and monitor it my 160 watt is probably less than 18 inches and i get 95 but it also is in a open room so the temps would get higher in a cage.

	Ultra Violet Radiation B Ultra Violet Radiation B

[NicoleRussell]

reptileuv.com---I don't even bother suggesting another bulb for beardies--iguanas or uros.
You can find out more about the true output of all bulbs on the market by joining this group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UVB_Meter_Owners/
it's free and definately worth it.
You can also read what I wrote about Bob MacCargar in this thread (scroll down a bit):
http://redtailboa.net/forums/showthread.php?t=20655
to find out why I back his bulbs so much. Good luck with the new baby.