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Review title: Shorter than expected life-span
Product review: I've been purchasing Zoo Med 50 and 75 watts Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamps for over 7 years for my lizards. Up until about 2 years ago, the bulbs were manufactured in Belgium or in France, and the quality was quite good with the bulbs lasting beyond the rated 3000 hours and sometimes up to 6 months. About two years ago, the packaging indicated that the bulbs were manufactured in EU. I'm not sure what EU represents. Subsequently, the life span of the bulbs began to diminish to the point that it lasted only 3 months or less, far less than the rated 3000 hours. I am in the process of evaluating bulbs supplied by Fluker and Exo-Terra to see if I have better luck with those brands. I am reluctant to buy any more Zoo Med bulbs.
