Prima Heat Lamp
Rugged and reliable heat lamp used to warm lambs, goat kids, chickens, ducks, puppies or for any animal that is sick or cold.
Common 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.
Use standard or infrared (heat) bulbs no larger than 250W. (We think 175 watt bulbs are best for lambs and kids.)
Bulbs not included, but sold under Accessories below.
Assembly Instructions (Attach/Remove White Plastic Grill) 
Common Uses
- To warm lambs, goat kids and sick animals.
- A heat source for a poultry brooder.
- 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.
Specs
- Black base. White grill.
- 9 3/8" diameter, 15" tall
- 16 ft cord
- Uses infrared or regular bulbs up to 250W. The clear bulb gives more illumination. Red bulbs provide slightly more heat.
- Bulbs not included. (Smooth and pressed glass bulbs feature a "never-loose" base.)
Some assembly is required.
Benefits
- Safer than other lamps
- Versatile and effective
- Durable
- Heavy duty plastic shield keeps animals from damaging bulb
- Very robust
Infrared Bulbs (sold separately)
- 6-month non-stop life
- “Never-loose” base—they don’t use cement adhesive. Instead, the base screws into the bulb. A weld of solder holds the base onto the threads. If a never-loose base ever becomes loose under normal use, we will replace at no cost!
Tips
- To save energy $$, use a ThermoCube.
- Heat Lamp Clips make hanging the heat lamp quick and easy.
- To help reduce pecking with your birds, use a red colored bulb.
- Protect both newborns and bulbs with a Heat Lamp Guard.
Note: Even though we find our lamps safer than common metal lamps, we still take every precaution to reduce fire risk. Keep the lamp at least 20" away from the ground and periodically check that the bulb is securely tightened in situations where the heat lamp may be jostled by animals.
Precautions
Heat Lamp DO’s and DON’Ts:
- Hang the lamp at a height to match the situation. The recommended minimum distance from the lamp to the ground or lamb/kid is 20". Prevent all 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.
- Thread power cord into a wire panel (see video above). If the heat lamp happens to get knocked free, the cord & panel will support the lamp until the lamp can be properly attached.
- Use a Heat Lamp Clip to secure the lamp to a panel.
- 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.
- Periodically check that the bulb is securely tightened.
- Do NOT use lamps in 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.)
It’s important to prevent adult animals from abusing (bashing, butting, etc.) the lamp fixture. When this happens, the bulb and fixture are at risk of damage. In mixed pens with mothers and babies, we use a Heat Lamp Guard to protect the lamps from the adults.
PAR (pressed glass) bulbs are stronger, but because of their weight, they are more prone to separating from the base when repeated jostling occurs.
Non-PAR bulbs shatter more easily when jostled, but are less likely to separate from the base.
It’s important to periodically check that the bulb is securely tightened in situations where the heat lamp may be jostled by animals. Over time, these vibrations may cause the bulb to work itself loose. If the bulb becomes too loose, the electrical connection between the socket and bulb may fail causing an electrical discharge (arc) which is a fire risk and can permanently damage the lamp or bulb.
Never lay a heat lamp (of any make or manufacture) 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 self-inspect the plug and connection (or ask a certified electrician to do so.)
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.
Please read this note regarding purchase of infrared heat lamp bulbs:
A customer has reported problems screwing PAR (pressed glass) infrared bulbs into our heat lamp fixtures—so we’ve studied this in detail.
We have concluded that, because the PAR bulbs feel so sturdy and unbreakable in the hand (which they are), some users are inclined to screw them in with more hand strength than they use for normal heat lamp bulbs (which are fragile and feel that way).
Using too much strength to tighten the bulbs doesn’t damage the bulbs—but it does deform the metal inside the ceramic fixtures of our heat lamps.
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.
Warranty
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Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 250 watt, red, package of 2
Item #557033 -Smooth glass (PAR) infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps.
$17.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 250 watt, clear, package of 2
Item #557032 -Smooth glass (PAR) infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps.
$13.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 175 watt, red, package of 2
Item #557031 -Smooth glass (PAR) infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps.
$17.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 175 watt, clear, package of 2
Item #557030 -Smooth glass (PAR) infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps.
$13.00 -
2021 New Products
Heat Lamp Guard
Item #557201 -Prevent adult animals from from abusing heat lamp fixtures (bashing, butting, etc.) while in lambing or kidding pens.
$29.00 -
Equipment
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.
$16.00 -
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. Spring latch securely holds lamps, even around ornery livestock.
$1.55 -
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
See the Data Tab above for a Replacement Parts Diagram.
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Heat Lamp and Accessories
Dome, Prima Heat Lamp
Item #5571009 -Replacement parts and components for Premier's Prima Heat Lamps. Instructions available.
$16.90 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Dome Screw, Prima Heat Lamp
Item #5571011 -Replacement parts and components for Premier's Prima Heat Lamps. Instructions available.
$0.15 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Grill, Prima Heat Lamp
Item #5571012 -Replacement parts and components for Premier's Prima Heat Lamps. Instructions available.
$8.10 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Assembly (Includes all parts except dome, dome screws and grill)
Item #5571015 -Replacement parts and components for Premier's Prima Heat Lamps. Instructions available.
$12.00
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Rita T from Michigan
We are happy with the lamp thus far. The ability to put the lamp lower in the goat and sheep stalls is plus, as the animals can't chew the cords as easily as they could with the older style lamps we previously used. Also, less of a fire hazard in the barn is great. However, the heat put out by the same size bulb as before can only be explained by the more enclosed style (which makes it safer, so I understand).
The only thing we experienced that was disappointing is that the lamp was shipped priority mail the day we ordered — great. However, it took 10 days to get from Iowa to us (Michigan). That means that we didn't get it in time to use during the below zero temps we experienced — with baby goats! I know this isn't Premier 1's fault, but thought it should be mentioned so others realize that you don't always get things when you expect them, even with paying a good deal of money in shipping.
Michael C from Idaho
Great product!
Rhonda F from Michigan
Absolutely love these lamps, they are way better for our goats when kidding compared to the other heat lamps and we are not at all worried about a barn fire with these.
Carrie K from South Dakota
Love this heat lamp. I am using for goat kids. They are nice and heavy with a great cord. Will be purchasing more.
Shirley B from Indiana
We try to add a few of these each year to our supply. No comparison to the metal ones we can get at our local farm store. Absolute top quality. Would highly recommend! Our boer goats can get rough, but feel safe with these in their pens.
