SFL versus natural

[squirrel princess]

Does anyone know what the equivalent of being outside for the 2 hours recommended exposure time would be in direct SFL lighting hours:poke

[wheezer]

Now why would you need this info since your thread is Chippers Outside Journey:D

[squirrel princess]

Now why would you need this info since your thread is Chippers Outside Journey:D
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Well I gotta keep him healthy until we get there http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_13_12v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZSman000) :rotfl
And for your info we just went outside for a
leash walk up the treehttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_6_3.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZSman000)if that is not an outdoorsy squirrel I don't know what is:jump




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[marcucco]

He climbs trees with a leash on?

[squirrel princess]

He climbs trees with a leash on?

you would have to visit our thread to understand :jump

[squirrel princess]

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[adoptedmom]

Nice leash, Don_. I got a ferret leash that is similar, but we've never used it. Holden turns into a quivering statue if we cross the threshold to "out there." I can't imagine getting her to scamper along with me following behind....

I was at Home Depot yesterday and noticed that "Reveal" brand bulbs advertise that they are "color enhanced full spectrum." Does anyone have an opinion (or knowledge) on these:dono? I have recessed lighting in my ceilings, and Reveal has a bulb shape that will fit, so I'm considering changing out all of my bulbs. If they really are full spectrum, I can stop worrying about whether Holden spends enough time in the vicinity of her OTT:thinking. Her nest box is made of wood and she generally blocks the door with her bedding when she is in there, so I don't have a whole lot of control over how much light she gets when I am not home. And the Reveal bulbs are waaay less expensive that the specialty lights.

[adoptedmom]

The thing to look for when you get a Full Spectrum Light is.....to be a full spectrum bulb, the color temperature must be 5000K or greater, and the CRI (color rendering index) must be at least 90. If the lights meet these requirements, then they are a true Full Spectrum bulb. Just remember, Holden must be within 24" of the light to get the full effect, but I have FSL in all the light fixtures and lamps in my house, as I never know where Baby is going to rest. Even if she gets just a little extra something from the lights, it's better than nothing. :D

Are all your FSLs OTT? What do you buy?

[adoptedmom]

I'll do a little more research on the Reveal.

[adoptedmom]

I'll do a little more research on the Reveal.


Got the following e-mail back from GE. The reveal bulbs fall short of the 5000K and 90 CRI.....:shakehead

Dear Vesper Cleary,

Thank you for contacting GE Lighting. I will be happy to assist you.

This is a good question that I will be glad to answer. Similar to other common household bulbs, Reveal products use incandescent lamp technology.
The quality of the Reveal light is achieved by adding the element Neodymium to the glass. It is what gives GE Reveal bulbs their distinctive powder-blue color when not lit. When lit, the element provides a pure, true light by filtering out much of the dulling yellow cast common from ordinary light bulbs. Reveal lamps have a color temperature of approximately 2850 degrees Kelvin and a CRI of 75.

If you have further questions, please e-mail us again or contact the Lighting Information Center Monday-Friday 8am-6pm EST at 1-800-GE-LIGHT.


Thank you for visiting GELighting.com!

Sincerely,

Richard
GE Internet Response Team

[acpowell]

:wave123 I purchase my Ott Lights from Home Depot and the cost is about 30 dollars per bulb. I really like this light because it has a plastic cover, which pretty much ensures that it will not break if you drop it. It also protects Mr. Squirrel from burning himself, and if the light is too close to his bedding it is less likely to catch fire.

If you do not want to spend this much on a FSL, I have found a brand that is also sold at Home Depot called, N: VISION (daylight: blue package). This bulb was only 8 dollars. The temperature is 5500K but the CRI was only 88. I called the company and they do make a CRI 90. I do not recall the details of this bulb, but if you would like for me to find out just PM me.

Would a cheaper bulb that is 5500K and CRI 90 be okay to use? I know these numbers are minimum requirements.