How Are You Standing Your Brooder Lamps?

[SuperStressed]

Is there a ready made fixture I can just buy to attach them to? they come with clamps so I was thinking a microphone stand (the horizontal part) but the light will possibly be too heavy

 

[Hugh Johnson]

I bought one with a stand. It's meant for outdoor use, look for one of those.

 

[David PS]

I use a desk lamp. The key for me was to find a desk lamp with a reflector head that was large enough to accommodate my LED unit. Mine is similar to this one but not quite as adjustable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAHT5C...lja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

 

[milkboi]

I use a desk lamp. The key for me was to find a desk lamp with a reflector head that was large enough to accommodate my LED unit. Mine is similar to this one but not quite as adjustable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAHT5C...lja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

Only accepts 40 W tho. Does yours accept higher W?

 

[David PS]

Only accepts 40 W tho. Does yours accept higher W?

I use an LED in the lamp desk. The mention of the microphone stand in the orginal post misdirected my thougths. The wattage is 17.2. see Orange & Red - Handheld Device - 610nm - 630nm - 670nm - LGS1

I have a second heavier fixture which is a brooder lamp with a ceramic socket that rests on the base of bar chair (41 inch height). It is pointed upward at a slight angle in a ceramic bowl. The bulb that I use in this second unit throws off quite a bit of heat. It is not very elegant but the arrangement works for me.

 

[ecstatichamster]

I put them on foil on my desk. I never leave my desk without turning them off. The desk stays cool.

 

[LucyL]

I bought a light stand (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096JYRY6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Makes it easy to move to different locations around the house.

 

[Noodlz2]

These stands are cheap and readily available at Lowes/Home Depot. https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-72-04-in-to-72-04-in-Plastic-Work-Light-Stands/1000655903

Both those stores have brooder lamps and sockets too. Only thing they don't have are the 130W non-red bulbs.

 

[SuperStressed]

I put them on foil on my desk. I never leave my desk without turning them off. The desk stays cool.

Lol, I never though of just laying the brooder on a desk facing me. Foil is a good tip.

I bought a light stand (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096JYRY6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Makes it easy to move to different locations around the house.

Thanks, so it's called a t bar. Do you need anything extra to attach the lamp or are you just slinging it over the bar?

 

[Inaut]

I bought a stand from Walmart for 2 lamps. Worth the money

 

[Lizb]

I use a camera tripod.

 

[Regina]

Nice choices everybody.
I bought this thing:
https://www.amazon.com/Beurer-Infrared-Increases-Circulation-IL50/dp/B00IVPMZKE
kinda pricey but I got tired of the stands and cords...and don't always use them.
But this thing I use the whole time I sit at my computer.

Plus, one time I was walking up to my townhouse and saw how insane my house looked from the street. lol
The glowing red lights must've been the talk of the nabe. HAH!

 

[mrchibbs]

I use what I have, last year I fixed it on a wood shelf behind me, this year I just use the clamp to fasten it around another big standing lamp post.
The ideal would be to screw a shelf or piece of wood on the wall above your desk.

 

[Inaut]

275W Infrared Light Heating Floor Lamp for Thermotherapy Muscle Pain Relief Accupuncture Beauty Treatment Dimmable Heat with Storing Shelf and Flexible Arm | Walmart Canada

 

[jzeno]

@Inaut That is sick.

 

[Inaut]

@jzeno I bought the two light stand btw. Twice as sick :)

 

[LucyL]

Lol, I never though of just laying the brooder on a desk facing me. Foil is a good tip.

Thanks, so it's called a t bar. Do you need anything extra to attach the lamp or are you just slinging it over the bar?

I just use the clamps that came with the lights to clamp them on the bar.

 

[SuperStressed]

I just use the clamps that came with the lights to clamp them on the bar.

Thanks, Ordered a bar.

 

[freyasam]

Do the clamps work to secure the light to the t-bar? In my experience those clamps don't always work well.

Some good ideas in this thread. I struggle with placing brooder bulbs.

 

[LucyL]

Do the clamps work to secure the light to the t-bar? In my experience those clamps don't always work well.

Some good ideas in this thread. I struggle with placing brooder bulbs.

It works well enough for me. They don't fall off the t-bar, but sometimes if you don't clamp them stably, they will sort of rotate down. Generally I don't have any problems though.