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Old 2009-01-03, 6:00pm
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I want to second Mike's post. I have used 3200K bulbs and the 5200K blue bulbs for the last 10 years or so. They get extremely hot very quickly and can leave a nasty burn if you touch them or the lamp.

You can find photo stands rated for the 250 and 500 watt bulbs, but they can be pricey. A cheaper alternative is to look at smaller hardware and feed stores for brooder lamps. These are made for high temperature heat lamps and have porcelain sockets instead of plastic. Be sure to still check the wattage because I have seen some that are only rated up to 300 watts.

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