Has anyone ever tried sunfading with a UV bulb?

[SeashellnBubbles]

I've heard about people having a rough time sunning their ponies in winter or cloudy days and such...has anyone out there tried sunfading with a UV bulb normally used for reptiles? Not just a regular bulb or flourescent, but a real UV bulb? I've got one going on a baity white pony as an experiment...just wanted to know if it's a good idea or not

[Sanadaookami]

I believe a lot of people have tried with various types but it has never worked. The only exception is Ottlight. They are pricy but do work~ I use one for sun fading at night and during the winter.

[SeashellnBubbles]

Maybe a different blends of UV light, like there's one for aquariums that are mostly plastic or rock, there's one that gives off UV for land critters and (i think) one for reptiles with differing light requirements, such as a Bearded Dragon (Desert daylight hunter) and turtles...it would be quite expensive, since UV bulbs aren't cheap, but does yours (the one you use presently) fade the ponies faster than in sunlight? Maybe even having a UV blacklight would help...hmm.

[ButtercreamDream]

I'd like to know more about this too.  We've got UV coating on our windows, so I'm looking for an alternative for sunfading.  It's winter now, and even in summer, I'm not sure I want to leave things outside and unprotected.

[Diamond]

Too issues come to mind, cost, and use of electric which could run up your bills.  Also most are not as strong as the sun which is why it though the glass which magnifies it works.

[hathorcat]

The only UV light which is going to work is the kind you would have in a sunbed. Daylight lamps and most UV lights are designed to be safe to humans and they often have filters on them. Think about it...do you put sun cream on before switching on a daylight bulb? Fading needs the most dangerous UV rays - its why its most successful in parts of the world where the ozone is lacking So unfortunately no a standard daylight lamp wont work. An element of the fading also is helped by the heat which again you would miss out on.

[Sprinklecupcake]

This is interesting! I would love to know more about this, as I have a G1 Surprise who ive been waiting to sunfade but its been so chilly and cloudy here in Texas since I got her! Well its about to get really sunny and  hot here pretty fast, I may just have to be patient a little longer. I think the heat has something to do with helping things bleach in the sun along with the UV rays.

[NoDivision]

I believe a lot of people have tried with various types but it has never worked. The only exception is Ottlight. They are pricy but do work~ I use one for sun fading at night and during the winter.

I've never had luck with using my ottlight. Maybe I'm just impatient.

[Sanadaookami]

I believe a lot of people have tried with various types but it has never worked. The only exception is Ottlight. They are pricy but do work~ I use one for sun fading at night and during the winter.

I've never had luck with using my ottlight. Maybe I'm just impatient.

I admit its not as fast as Texas summer sun- and mine has help. I made a sunning box that is reflective white on the inside and the lamp shines down into that- its really bright in there