Heat lamp watts

[dukkydad]

What should the watts on my heat lamp

 

[NancyP]

Hi, I don't have an answer for you but if you do a search on this site it has been a much discussed topic. Basically whatever wattage you need to acquire the appropriate temp will work. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Nancy

 

[rainplace]

I ended up with 250's because those were the only red ones they had at the local hardware. For my set up it's way too hot and I had to find a way to get the lamps way up high to keep the perfect temp. I have one setup over the bathtub and one over a rubbermade tub.

 

[streemers]

the 250 reds are what i use and most people i know

 

[CityChicker]

It depends on so many things- the temperature of the room, the number of birds, how high the lamp is, whether the brooder has sides or not, etc...

I have gone to using mostly 150 watts rather than the 250 watts. The more powerful lights just get so hot.

 

[dukkydad]

Ok thanks for the help

 

[xfilesnumber1fan]

I always use a red 250 watt....