{"id":95062,"date":"2022-04-22T12:18:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:18:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:18:40","slug":"do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Do T5 grow lights produce UVB?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_T5_grow_lights_produce_UVB\" title=\"Do T5 grow lights produce UVB?\">Do T5 grow lights produce UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_long_does_a_T5_UVB_last\" title=\"How long does a T5 UVB last?\">How long does a T5 UVB last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Is_a_T5_bulb_UVB\" title=\"Is a T5 bulb UVB?\">Is a T5 bulb UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_grow_lights_give_off_UVB\" title=\"Do grow lights give off UVB?\">Do grow lights give off UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_grow_lights_emit_UVA_and_UVB\" title=\"Do grow lights emit UVA and UVB?\">Do grow lights emit UVA and UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_long_do_T5_UVB_bulbs_last\" title=\"How long do T5 UVB bulbs last?\">How long do T5 UVB bulbs last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_long_do_T5_reptile_bulbs_last\" title=\"How long do T5 reptile bulbs last?\">How long do T5 reptile bulbs last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_long_does_a_UVB_light_last_for\" title=\"How long does a UVB light last for?\">How long does a UVB light last for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_often_should_UVB_be_replaced\" title=\"How often should UVB be replaced?\">How often should UVB be replaced?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_T5_bulbs_produce_UVB\" title=\"Do T5 bulbs produce UVB?\">Do T5 bulbs produce UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_light_bulb_is_UVB\" title=\"How do I know if my light bulb is UVB?\">How do I know if my light bulb is UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#What_kind_of_bulbs_produce_UVB\" title=\"What kind of bulbs produce UVB?\">What kind of bulbs produce UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_grow_lights_emit_UVB\" title=\"Do grow lights emit UVB?\">Do grow lights emit UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Is_a_plant_light_the_same_as_a_UVB_light\" title=\"Is a plant light the same as a UVB light?\">Is a plant light the same as a UVB light?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Can_you_use_grow_lights_for_reptiles\" title=\"Can you use grow lights for reptiles?\">Can you use grow lights for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_grow_lights_have_UVA_and_UVB\" title=\"Do grow lights have UVA and UVB?\">Do grow lights have UVA and UVB?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_grow_lights_give_off_radiation\" title=\"Do grow lights give off radiation?\">Do grow lights give off radiation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_long_do_UVB_bulbs_last\" title=\"How long do UVB bulbs last?\">How long do UVB bulbs last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_UVB_bulbs_wear_out\" title=\"Do UVB bulbs wear out?\">Do UVB bulbs wear out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_often_should_I_change_my_T5_bulbs\" title=\"How often should I change my T5 bulbs?\">How often should I change my T5 bulbs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_long_do_Reptile_UV_bulbs_last\" title=\"How long do Reptile UV bulbs last?\">How long do Reptile UV bulbs last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_long_do_Arcadia_T5_bulbs_last\" title=\"How long do Arcadia T5 bulbs last?\">How long do Arcadia T5 bulbs last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Is_T5_better_than_T8_for_reptiles\" title=\"Is T5 better than T8 for reptiles?\">Is T5 better than T8 for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_UV_light_is_still_good\" title=\"How do I know if my UV light is still good?\">How do I know if my UV light is still good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-t5-grow-lights-produce-uvb-3\/#Do_UV_lights_lose_their_strength\" title=\"Do UV lights lose their strength?\">Do UV lights lose their strength?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_T5_grow_lights_produce_UVB\"><\/span>Do T5 grow lights produce UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The PowerVEG T5 HO Full Spectrum Grow Light is different. Not only does it produce a well balanced spectrum for your plants, <b>it also provides UVA and UVB<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_T5_UVB_last\"><\/span>How long does a T5 UVB last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>9-12 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_T5_bulb_UVB\"><\/span>Is a T5 bulb UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>T5 Tubes. These newer tubes have only been around for a few years and despite being slimmer than the T8 tubes, actually have a higher output. <b>They offer brighter and higher quality UVB light<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_grow_lights_give_off_UVB\"><\/span>Do grow lights give off UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sun contains all three, but our atmosphere filters out most of the UVC so it can&#8217;t hurt us. Likewise, most LED grow light manufacturers keep UVC out of their supplemental UV lights. However, <b>most UV lights will contain UVA and UVB<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_grow_lights_emit_UVA_and_UVB\"><\/span>Do grow lights emit UVA and UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similarly, <b>LED grow light bulbs and other types of LED grow lights do not emit UVC radiation as they are not designed to do so. UVA and UVB radiations are present in the sunlight and the light produced by LED grow fixtures. These two types of radiation are dangerous to humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_T5_UVB_bulbs_last\"><\/span>How long do T5 UVB bulbs last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compact Fluorescent UVB bulbs should be replaced every <b>6 months. As a general rule, reptiles or amphibians should be able to bask within 12 of the bulb. In the past, compact fluorescent UVB bulbs came in the same 3 strengths that linear fluorescent bulbs do.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_T5_reptile_bulbs_last\"><\/span>How long do T5 reptile bulbs last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our HO-T5 lamps will remain UV-B potent for <b>12 whole months of use, when used with the correct controller and for a 10-12 hour day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_UVB_light_last_for\"><\/span>How long does a UVB light last for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>12 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_UVB_be_replaced\"><\/span>How often should UVB be replaced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately every 12 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_T5_bulbs_produce_UVB\"><\/span>Do T5 bulbs produce UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>T5 Tubes. These newer tubes have only been around for a few years and despite being slimmer than the T8 tubes, actually have a higher output. <b>They offer brighter and higher quality UVB light<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_light_bulb_is_UVB\"><\/span>How do I know if my light bulb is UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Halogen and Mercury Vapor UVB Bulbs<\/b> Halogen and Mercury Vapor Bulbs generally emit higher levels of UVB than florescent bulbs, and broadcast it over greater distances. They also give-off heat, and so may eliminate the need for an additional heat source.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_bulbs_produce_UVB\"><\/span>What kind of bulbs produce UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The major physical difference between T5 and T8 light bulbs is <b>the length and diameter of the tube itself. The T5 tends to be slightly shorter than the T8 tube, and is significantly smaller in diameter. This factor is important to consider when looking at your fixture, because the two tubes are not interchangeable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_grow_lights_emit_UVB\"><\/span>Do grow lights emit UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>LED grow lights emit UV rays (UVA and UVB) that can cause cancers in the case of prolonged exposure and no safety measures. It is important to understand how much time is suitable to spend under these lights, and you need to take all safety measures, including clothing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_plant_light_the_same_as_a_UVB_light\"><\/span>Is a plant light the same as a UVB light?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>UVA lights for plants do not damage DNA. Ultraviolet B (UVB) is from 290-320nm and makes up less than 0.15% &#8212; less than 1\/5th of 1% &#8212; of total natural sunlight. UVB light is energetic enough to cause damage to DNA, including inducing cancer in animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_grow_lights_for_reptiles\"><\/span>Can you use grow lights for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More sparsely-planted vivariums may be able to get away with a shorter light fixture placed over the planted area. However, diurnal reptiles (ex: bearded dragons) in particular seem to benefit from the extra daylight that a plant light provides, so you may want to consider using a full-length plant light anyway.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_grow_lights_have_UVA_and_UVB\"><\/span>Do grow lights have UVA and UVB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most frequent UV found in full spectrum lights is UVA. That being said, many full spectrum grow lights don&#8217;t even contain UVA. <b>No full spectrum lights contain UVB or UVC. But used appropriately, particularly UVB grow lights, it can really boost the quality of your harvests.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_grow_lights_give_off_radiation\"><\/span>Do grow lights give off radiation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sun contains all three, but our atmosphere filters out most of the UVC so it can&#8217;t hurt us. Likewise, most LED grow light manufacturers keep UVC out of their supplemental UV lights. However, <b>most UV lights will contain UVA and UVB<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_UVB_bulbs_last\"><\/span>How long do UVB bulbs last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, replace Linear Fluorescent UVB Bulbs every 6 months, although many manufacturers suggest these bulbs remain usable for <b>12 months. Linear Fluorescent Bulbs come in 3 different strengths and a range of different lengths.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_UVB_bulbs_wear_out\"><\/span>Do UVB bulbs wear out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our HO-T5 lamps will remain UV-B potent for <b>12 whole months of use, when used with the correct controller and for a 10-12 hour day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_change_my_T5_bulbs\"><\/span>How often should I change my T5 bulbs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Time: With typical daily photo periods of 8-12 hours, T5 bulbs carry the average life-span is <b>9-12 months. If it&#8217;s been more than 12 months since your last bulb change, it&#8217;s probably time for a change.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Reptile_UV_bulbs_last\"><\/span>How long do Reptile UV bulbs last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 6 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Arcadia_T5_bulbs_last\"><\/span>How long do Arcadia T5 bulbs last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our dedication to welfare and quality brings peace of mind, not only are our lamps powerful and accurate but they also last far longer than many other brands. Our HO-T5 lamps will remain UV-B potent for <b>12 whole months of use, when used with the correct controller and for a 10-12 hour day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_T5_better_than_T8_for_reptiles\"><\/span>Is T5 better than T8 for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>T5 Tubes. These newer tubes have only been around for a few years and despite being slimmer than the T8 tubes, actually <b>have a higher output. They offer brighter and higher quality UVB light. We now stock Arcadia and Reptile Systems full range of T5 High Output Bulbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_UV_light_is_still_good\"><\/span>How do I know if my UV light is still good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although they usually last around 6 months, <b>they may wear out as quickly as 3.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_UV_lights_lose_their_strength\"><\/span>Do UV lights lose their strength?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately every 12 months<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do T5 grow lights produce UVB?How long does a T5 UVB last?Is a T5 bulb UVB?Do grow lights give off UVB?Do grow lights emit UVA and UVB?How long do T5 UVB bulbs last?How long do T5 reptile bulbs last?How long does a UVB light last for?How often should UVB be replaced?Do T5&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95062"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95062\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}