Equipment Review and Discussion :: Replacing Bulbs

[Jet]

Hi How is everyone! I haven't been on line much! Hope all is well and all our friends are well.
I have a question about bulbs. I am glad I finally saw the info on the Zoo Med UV. That is what I've just replaced. I was going to get another but I sent my husband and he came home with a different brand which seems to have worked out better after reviewing the info on the Zoo Med.
Anyway, we had a Zoo Med 10.0 which the instructions said to replace after 6 months which is now. My husband got a Fluker's 23 watt. Unlike the Zoo Med it does not instuct us to postion it diffrently during the burn out period. I have it at about 7 or more inches from his basking spot.
Does anyone know this brand? Is there a burn out period with this light and is it high enough UV for my turtle? Also how often does it have to be changed?
Thanks for all your help!

[megcornell]

On their website it says that the bulbs emit more than 5.0 fluorescent tubes so I'd be wary of keeping it as close as 7 inches away- I'd move it back a little.
I'd keep with the 6 month expiration period as far as when to replace it.