Red or clear heat lamp bulb: which should I buy?
Red is the standard for brooding. Clear gives heat plus full working light, so it suits a farrowing pen or a shop bench where you need to see. Pipestone Farm Supply carries both from Little Giant.
What wattage heat lamp bulb should I get for a brooder?
The short answer
The 250-watt red bulb is the standard for a brooder lamp. The Little Giant 250 W red bulb is rated for 6,000 hours and throws real heat for a cold shed. For smaller spaces or milder conditions, the Canarm PAR38 150 W red bulb is the lower-wattage choice. Pipestone Farm Supply carries both, along with the lamps.
- Little Giant 250 W redLittle Giant 250 Watt Red Bulb For Brooder Lamp$13.99
- Canarm 150 W redCanarm Par38 150W Red Heat Lamp Bulb$23.99
- Little Giant 250 W clearLittle Giant 250 Watt Clear Heat Lamp Bulb$8.99
- Little Giant brooder lampLittle Giant 10.5" Brooder Reflector Lamp$30.99
We keep this on hand, so it's ready to go. In-stock orders can ship as soon as the same day, and depending on where you are, your parcel can arrive in as little as 1 to 2 business days once it's on the road. Pickup in Millet, Alberta is free, and shipping is free on orders over $199.99 to most addresses.
How long does a heat lamp bulb last?
The Little Giant 250-watt bulbs are rated for 6,000 hours, and have a non-stick base that comes out of a damp socket easily.
Can I use a heat lamp to keep a water line from freezing?
The Little Giant clear bulb listing names that job. Run it only in a fixture rated for the wattage, and keep it well clear of anything that can burn.
Where can I buy heat lamp bulbs in Alberta?
Pipestone Farm Supply in Millet, Alberta sells Little Giant and Canarm heat lamp bulbs and brooder lamps online.
Close by? Pipestone Farm Supply is in Millet, Alberta, less than 15 minutes from Leduc and Wetaskiwin and less than 30 minutes from south Edmonton. See drive times from your area.
Updated November 5, 2026 by Pipestone Farm Supply, Millet, Alberta.
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