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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:07 pm **? bout UVB bulbs**

this is kinda a stupid question but how exactly does uvb rays go through the glass of the bulb if uvb cant go through plastic or glass?

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:18 pm

It is my understanding that the glass the bulbs are made from is made from a different material than regular glass....at least that's the only thing that would make sense.

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:22 pm

lol i was just curious the thought came into my mind today sorry for the dumb question XD!

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 3:17 pm

That's not a dumb question - that's a very smart question!

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 5:00 pm

Thanks SpotsMama :lol:

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:39 am

I believe that the rays can also go through plexiglass, if I'm remembering correctly.

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:34 am

Most glass and acrylic you buy have additives that block out and filter UV rays. It's a safety issue, especially with high powered halogen lamps.

There are few types of unfiltered plastic (forgot the name), but they will also block a lot of heat.

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