Prima Heat Lamp®
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Product Details
Common metal heat lamps are often blamed for barn fires, scorched wool and overheating. The “Prima” is better in every way—strength, safety, protective guard and hanging system.
New for 2026! Integrated Safety “Kill” Switch shuts itself off if the lamp is tilted at an unsafe angle, helping prevent accidents.
The Prima Heat Lamp® is…
- Safer* than other lamps
- Versatile and effective—warm lambs, goat kids, chickens, ducks, puppies or any animal that is sick or cold
- Heavy-duty plastic grill helps to prevent damage to bulbs and animals
- Very robust!
Purchase with or without an infrared bulb. Use standard or infrared heat lamp bulbs no larger than 250W.
Benefits
New for 2026! Safety “Kill” Switch
This innovative feature instantly activates to shut off the lamp if it’s tilted at an unsafe angle, helping prevent accidents.- Fire Prevention: Automatically shuts off power if the lamp tips or tilts too far—no fancy electronics, just a simple mechanical action
- Animal Safety: Helps protect livestock and pets from burns or injury if the lamp falls or shifts
- Peace of Mind: Adds an extra layer of safety if the lamp falls onto bedding, straw or other flammable materials
Perfect for Livestock, Poultry and Pets:
- Warm lambs, goat kids and sick animals
- A heat source for chick brooders, whelping pens and terrariums
- Can be used in dog kennels for puppies and short-haired dogs
- Use in barns or stables for any animal that is sick or cold
- Warm workshops, garages or other drafty areas
Prima Heat Lamp® Kits include your choice of (1) 250W smooth glass infrared heat lamp bulb (red or clear)
* IMPORTANT safety note! Even though we find our lamps safer than common metal heat lamps, we still take every precaution to reduce fire risk. Please read all precautions before using. Any lamp that falls onto animals and/or bedding has consequences that can be very serious—including fire.
Specs
- Dimensions: 9-3/8" diameter, 15" tall
- 16 ft cord with anti-chew spring wire
- Ceramic fixture fits standard BR40 or infrared heat lamp bulbs up to 250W
- Glass-reinforced plastic—for resistance to high temperatures and ornery animals
- Secure clip holder design
Tips
- To remove the white grill: Sit down, put lamp housing between legs, cross your ankles and twist. This provides the extra leverage needed to open.
- To save energy $$, use a ThermoCube.
- Heat Lamp Clips make hanging the heat lamp quick and easy.
- Protect both newborns and bulbs with a Heat Lamp Guard.
- For many, bulb color comes down to personal preference. We have found that red bulbs result in less glare. Clear bulbs provide bright light in addition to heat. Others have noted that red bulbs may reduce pecking with poultry.
Precautions
Heat Lamp DO’s and DON’Ts:
Never lay a heat lamp (of any make or model) on straw or any other flammable surface—for any length of time. We recommend that you keep the lamp at least 20" away from the ground and/or livestock. To ensure safety, please routinely self-inspect the plug and connection (or ask a certified electrician to do so.)
It’s also important to periodically check that the bulb is securely tightened in situations where the heat lamp may be inadvertently jostled by animals. Over time, these vibrations may cause the bulb to work itself loose. If a bulb becomes too loose, the electrical connection between the socket and bulb may fail causing an electrical discharge (arc). This is a fire risk and can permanently damage the lamp or bulb.
- DO hang the lamp at a height to match the situation. The recommended minimum distance from the lamp to the ground or animal is 20".
- DO prevent livestock from coming in direct contact with the lamp. The lamp fixture should be secured so it will not be bashed, butted or knocked around. Bulbs will not survive hard impacts and become a fire risk when damaged. In mixed pens with mothers and babies, we use creep pens and/or lamp guards to protect the lamps from the adults.
- DO secure lamps by the top clip holder (not the cord) using a Heat Lamp Clip or carabiner.
- DO thread the power cord into a wire panel and away from where animals are likely to reach—particularly if adult sheep, goats or pigs are exposed to them.
- Do NOT use bulbs rated higher than 250W. Use high-quality bulbs. Some low quality bulbs have broken off leaving the metal filament in the ceramic fixture. Pressed glass bulbs are stronger, but because of their weight, they are more prone to separating from the base. Smooth glass bulbs shatter more easily when jostled, but are less likely to separate from the base.
- Do NOT over-tighten bulbs. Mild deformation due to over-tightening makes it difficult to screw bulbs in and out of the fixture. Major deformation due to over-tightening can flatten the metal so much that the bulb can actually fall out.
- Do NOT use lamps in confined spaces or barrels for warming livestock. The heat needs to be able to move away from the lamp.
Danger! Don’t do this!
Do NOT place lamps too close to livestock. When an animal’s body contacts the grill, the heat can build up and melt the plastic. As shown in this photo, the lamp was too close to the animal, blocking the heat and melting the plastic into the wool.Always keep the bottom of the lamp at least 20" away from the highest point of the animal. (Can be lowered a few inches when used with chicks.)
Warning: Risk of electrical shock—Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI.
Warranty
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Supplies
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 250 watt, red, package of 2
Item #557033 -Smooth glass infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps. Red or clear, 175 watt and 250 watt options. 6-month non-stop life.
$23.75 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 250 watt, clear, package of 2
Item #557032 -Smooth glass infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps. Red or clear, 175 watt and 250 watt options. 6-month non-stop life.
$20.50 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 175 watt, red, package of 2
Item #557031 -Smooth glass infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps. Red or clear, 175 watt and 250 watt options. 6-month non-stop life.
$23.75 -
Supplies
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 175 watt, clear, package of 2
Item #557030 -Smooth glass infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps. Red or clear, 175 watt and 250 watt options. 6-month non-stop life.
$20.50 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Guard
Item #557201 -Prevent adult animals from from abusing heat lamp fixtures (bashing, butting, etc.) while in lambing or kidding pens.
$45.00 -
Tools, Instruments and Supplies
25' Heavy Duty Extension Cord (15 amp)
Item #557400 -25 ft. heavy duty extension cord for indoor/outdoor use. Extend power to livestock tanks or carbon fiber heaters on the farm. 15 amp draw rating (1875 watts).
$55.00 -
Waterers, De-icers and Heated Buckets
ThermoCube
Item #520008 -Outlet turns on at temperatures less than 35°F and off at 45°F. Use with heat lamps, tank de-icers and engine block heaters to save energy.
$17.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Stand
Item #557200 -For hanging heat lamps above brooders. Adjustable height allows user to control the surface temperature of the brooder floor.
$40.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Clip
Item #557040 -Sturdy clip for hanging heat lamps and other barnyard equipment. Spring latch securely holds lamps, feeders and waterers, even around ornery livestock.
$2.25 -
Wire Panels and Accessories
Eyebolt
Item #936100 -Plated steel bolt for holding connecting pins, tie gates shut and a multitude of farm uses.
$2.10
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Heat Lamp and Accessories
Replacement Dome
Item #5571009 -Replacement parts and components for the Prima Heat Lamp from Premier 1 Supplies.
$22.90 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Replacement Dome Screw
Item #5571011 -Replacement parts and components for the Prima Heat Lamp from Premier 1 Supplies.
$0.15 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Replacement Grill
Item #5571012 -Replacement parts and components for the Prima Heat Lamp from Premier 1 Supplies.
$12.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Replacement Fixture Assembly Kit (w/ tilt switch)
Item #5571015 -Replacement parts and components for the Prima Heat Lamp from Premier 1 Supplies.
$14.60 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Replacement Cord (screw-on)
Item #5571018 -Replacement parts and components for the Prima Heat Lamp from Premier 1 Supplies.
$14.40
Reviews (1046)
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Pamela D from Oklahoma
Very well made, much safer than the metal heat lamps.
Katie G from Connecticut
Wonderful safe heat source!
Peter K from Massachusetts
Well made worth the my money. Pigeons sleep under the light on a perch. I have the light on a thermostat.
Susan B from New York
I have used the metal lamps for years and always worried about barn fires. My friend last year lost most of her stock and barn from a heat lamp that the ewe must have messed with, so this year, I bought the premier lamps. So much easier to secure. I use a chain and a safety cord. So much safer. Ewes can not bash them around and break the bulb, kept new born triplets warm and cozy during minus a zero night in upstate NY.
Kim L from Illinois
So far I love this product! We’ve had it a couple weeks. It is so much sturdier than the other heat lamps we have! I usually replace our other lamps every couple years as the sheep would be too rough on them. I don’t know if we will ever have to replace this one. It is worth the extra money!
