Zoo Med PowerSun UV Bulb 160 Watt
Original price was: $97.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99.
Price: $97.99 - $69.99
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The PowerSunâ„¢ UV is a self-ballasted mercury vapor lamp which emits UVA, UVB and heat all in one lamp. Fits into a standard ceramic socket. (No ballast needed.) The 160 Watt projects UVB up to several feet from the lamps surface and is ideal for large terrariums or bird aviaries. Features include quality nickel plated threads to prevent corrosion, and a full one year warranty.
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The PowerSun UV is a self-ballasted mercury vapor lamp which emits UVA, UVB and heat all in one lamp!
Fits into a standard ceramic socket. (No ballast needed.)
The 160 Watt projects UVB up to several feet from the lamps surface and is ideal for large terrariums or bird aviaries.
Features include quality nickel plated threads to prevent corrosion, and a full one year warranty!
Customers say
Customers find the UV bulb to be of good quality, particularly suitable for bearded dragons and Ornate Box turtles, with positive feedback about its heat generation and UVB output. Moreover, they appreciate its brightness. However, the bulb’s functionality and longevity receive mixed reviews – while some report it works well and lasts a long time, others mention it can stop working soon and frequently burns out after three months. Additionally, opinions on value for money are divided between those who find it worth the price and those who consider it expensive.
13 reviews for Zoo Med PowerSun UV Bulb 160 Watt
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Original price was: $97.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99.
SD –
Reliable Heat & UV for my Sulcata Tortoise
I’ve used the Zoo Med Powersun 160 W bulb for my 50 pound sulcata tortoise during colder months when she needs to come inside and it works great. It provides both heat and UVB, which keeps her happy and healthy when natural sunlight is not an option.The value for the price is excellent, and I’ve found the bulbs last a long time. On the rare occasion one burns out sooner than expected, Amazon’s replacement process is fast and easy, which I really appreciate.Make sure to follow the instructions carefully, especially regarding the recommended distance from your pet. That makes a big difference in the bulb’s effectiveness and your pet’s safety.Highly recommend for reptile keepers looking for a dependable all-in-one UV and heat source.
Jamie Silva –
Last long time
Great bulb. Lasts a long time
Victor / ImpossibleAquariums –
Do what it says + FunFact!
Nice lamp..not eternal, however.My UVB and UVA tests were positively high. Heats up pretty well. My bearded dragon loves to bask under this lamp specifically (I have 3 more heating spots and 2 cooler spots).Fun fact: my cellphone camera keeps changing colors when pointed at this lamp…interesting!!
Emily H –
work really well and last a long time
these work great for my very large reptile tanks. They keep the temperature appropriate from a significant distance and they last a very long time.
Amazon Customer –
Doesn’t last very long make sure you send in the warranty card!
I’ve purchased about 8 of these in about as many years for my Bearded Dragon. The lamp puts out great heat and UV and the lizard loves it. Of the bulbs that I have purchased, 0% have made it to the 1 year warranty mark. The most recent bulb lasted only 5 months! Fortunately, they have a 1 year replacement warranty that I’ve used every time. You need to mail in the warranty card within 30 days of purchase. No stamps are required so there’s no reason not to send it in. The down side of using the warranty is that you need to ship it back on your own dime(s), which comes out to about 120 dimes, or $12. I’ve come to accept this as part of the price of the bulb. In addition, you are without a bulb for a few weeks, so I generally need to purchase another one at the same time. Since the warranty period starts immediately, I use the new bulb and keep the replacement as a spare to be used when the new one craps out in 6-8 months. If you keep this additional cost in mind and are able to get a “rhythm” going with the replacement bulbs, this is a good UV lamp.
crazydoglady –
Doesnât stay on
This light worked great initially. FYI if you move the lamp the bulb will shut off for about 15 minutes and turn itself back on. That was no problem. My issue is that after a week or so, the bulb just started turning itself off for no apparent reason. Itâs on and off all day today so itâs going back. Way too expensive for this. My beardie just sits in the dark looking up wondering where the light went. Maybe it gets too hot and is a safety feature? Too strong of a light? Or POS light like the other 1 star reviews claim?
wmnative –
Expensive but worthwhile
Expensive but worthwhile and necessary given that the long tube-style UV lights are worthless in large enclosures with their very short UVB penetrating distance. I don’t know for sure if it’s just coincidence or not but my 40 inch green iguana has always had a mercury vapor UV bulb and is still extremely bright green whereas my previous one was very dull green at this point without a mercury vapor bulb. It’s also very convenient that it serves as both a heat and UVB lamp.My last one petered out in 10 months, but I was leaving it on for more than the recommended 8 hours per day, so I don’t think I’ll bother trying to get it replaced under warranty. Just in case my new one dies sooner, I’m keeping the box, UPC, and receipt so I can mail it in for a replacement if necessary.Although it is somewhat expensive, the price is still far lower on Amazon than at any pet stores I’ve been to in person.
Khari –
my iguana has never had any digestive issues or metabolic bone disease and until recently he kept good skin coloration but that has nothing to do with …
I don’t get all these mediocre and negative reviews I’m seeing. I’ve had a green iguana for going on 16 years now and as he grew I came to begin using this more powerful bulb. I’ve been using these for at least 12 years and only once was there an issue which Zoo Med handled immediately and while I’ve always had other backups, albeit less powerful, after that I kept a 2nd Powersun on hand except for the short time between the year being up (UV rays last) and the time it takes for a new one to arrive in the mail. Occasionally the light will go off per the built in overheat protection (this might be in the fixture) but it’s very reliable, my iguana has never had any digestive issues or metabolic bone disease and until recently he kept good skin coloration but that has nothing to do with the light, he’s just older now so getting some grayness but only around the face and neck.
Robyn E –
The quality has really changed in this product since purchased last a year ago. They are now made in China instead of Japan, but price is still the same. Still works and does the job I need for my turtles basking platform .
Jaime –
para mà la mejor bombilla uvb para reptiles no es barata pero vale la pena comprar
Marc Heuser –
Für mich energy der besten Lampen auf dem Markt. Verstellen diese gerne wieder.
JoaquÃn Mendoza –
No he batallado con los focos, llevo meses usándolos y han sido muy buenos. Generan demasiado calor, pero es lo que mis tortugas terrestres necesitan.
Racko –
Très bon produit. La vie de mon caméléon ont est transformé : il mange mieux est il a maintenant de belles couleurs. Attentio comme toutes les lapes de ce type à changer de préférence tous les 6 mois