Is this near or far infrared? If it is far, can I substitute a near IR heat lamp/bulb?
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I don't know if it is near or far. It is the type of lamp that does NOT use a heating plate in front of the bulb. It is just the bulb. I buy the replacement bulbs at Home Depot for less than $20. I've been using this type for more than 20 years.
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I replaced the IR-bulb and use a white heat lamp. Ordered one here on Amazon: Phillips 416743 - 250Watt BR40 clear flood light bulb. Works fine.
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I'm not sure that I can help you, since I don't know the difference between near and far infrared. What I can tell you is this, I use GE Chill Chaser bulbs. Their code number is 250R40/10. The package advises that the bulb be no closer than 18 inches to your skin. I use the heat lamp for treating back aches and arthritis. It seems to work well in that role. I use it at about that 18 inch range and it is helpful that it has both a timer and a rheostat to control the intensity. Hope this was helpful.
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It is near infra-red with a large amount of visible red. It uses the same red headlamps used in fast food restaurants.
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there is usally 1 IR light that looks really dim that is normal. All chips are underdriven to 2 watts for longer life,and less heat. some colors just look brighter, but they are the same watts.
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"Heat" is infrared radiation. A red heat lamp will transmit its light solely in the part of the spectrum that heats. A clear heat lamp broadcasts light in a wide range of frequencies most of which have no heating effect on the target. A red lamp is much more energy efficient in its conversion of electricity to warmth. Does that help?
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Mine never gets warms either. I think they consider the infrared more of a light therapy than one of heat.
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It's a beautiful lamp but it's plastic, so I'd really recommend if you use LED bulb because it doesn't heat up. I suggest that you use a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb because it works best for me. The lighting is beautiful and relaxing, and this one, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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I must emphasize that this is NOT an infrared heat wand. It is a cheap plastic light with a red lens. The hobby light bulb included throws off almost no heat.
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Hi. This lamp is for healing. It will not heat a room. Minor energy consumption. It is a penetrating heat
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Any heat created from this bulb is very small. I have a second heat lamp to supply heat for my bearded dragon.
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Yes, this is basically the same bulb only now instead of the IR reflective coating they use a special gas mixture to raise filament temperature and achieve a higher light output. The socket should be the same though.
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We are using an energy efc. bulb that does not get hot. An old stile bulb might be a problem if too high wattage. We are very well pleased with our lamp.
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Yes, I actually have put a 120v 40watt white light bulb in mine. The Infrared bulb used for a heat light still uses 120V, but it's a 250watt light bulb (thus produce high heat due to the watts). It's the voltage that matters so as long as the light bulb is rated for 120v you will be fine.
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Not sure but I do know the replacement lamp is short lived and expensive..I returned my lamp because I saw a lot of future expenses in bulbs....
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I have been using this one for night heat for 2 years link to it Pecute® Black Infrared Ceramic Heat Heater Emitter Lamp Bulb for Reptile Snake Pet 100w
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Dear Friend, Thanks for your message, you could buy the 1000W Fresnel light bulb(G22) and 650W Fresnel light bulb(GY9.5) for replacement. Have a nice day. best regards joey
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Yes we live in Prescott and I used a 60 W CFL bulb and it works just fine without any heat buildup. It's a pretty good light but a little smaller than we thought it would be
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Hello Mark, Near IR is 700nm to 1400nm. Generally used for heat therapy. Intense heat. Very hazardous to the eye. The standard R and BR shaped heat lamps we sell (like the 55964 on Amazon) are Far IR. Very different. Thank you, Victoria Supply
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I am using a 40W equivalent LED bulb and it's actually good. I highly recommend it, too, because it doesn't heat up (which makes it safer to use), and it's really energy efficient. The lighting is brighter and pleasing too, compared to the others I've tried. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,