Ceramic Heat Lamp Smells

Is this common for first time use.

Ceramic heat lamp smells.

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I know there are the ceramic heat lamps and my question is do those catch fire like the normal heat lamps do if you dont clean the dust off. As with any product type such this unit there are benefits and detriments. The benefits of using ceramic heat on your reptiles. I don t want to burn my house down and this will be the main source of heat for this enclosure.

New ceramic heaters tend to emit an unpleasant scent during the first use. Porcelain sockets are able to withstand high temperatures which prevent any overheating that can damage the bulb or create fumes. I have included a picture of a porcelain clamp lamp fixture below. Pros and cons of ceramic heat emitters.

Byb 150w 110v ceramic infrared heat emitter brooder coop pet infrared lamp bulb. Get it as soon as sat oct 3. Simple deluxe ptcrhl150control 150w infrared ceramic reptile heat lamp bulb no light emitting brooder coop heater digital heat mat thermostat controller combo for amphibian pet black. I have listed some ups and downs below.

By setting the heater to the highest setting you can shorten the length of time that the scent persists. I have a lamp fixture that says it goes to 75 w but i m smelling a very slight electrical burning scent from the thing. Penetrating heat needed by cold blooded reptiles. 4 0 out of 5 stars 56.

Just wondering what the safest thing to do is. As most heat lamp emitter bulbs are made from solid ceramic it is best to use a porcelain socket rather than a plastic one. Ctkcom 2 pack 200w reptile ceramic heat lamp e27 110v infrared heat emitter bulb no harm no light infrared heat emitter brooder lamp for pet coop heater reptile chicken turtle heating light lamp black. If you do not have an owner s manual you can usually find one online by searching for the brand and model with the word manual for example lasko heater model cd08210 manual.