Yes, I have used lamps with built-in UV and IR. If I'm being honest I'm not 100% sure they work in the lamps I've tried. But I can assure you that the UVB lamps do work. I leave you the link to my journal where I performed this experiment so you can see for yourself the difference. I hope it helps: growdiaries.com/diaries/136058-grow-journal-by-happyweeds/week/831204