N1ceDrgn
04/18/2007, 01:11 PM
Good afternoon,
I recently purchased a retrofit kit, the same kit I have used to generate the MH lighting that I use. I ordered an XM 15K bulb for this third kit as well. I have learned that MH bulbs need some break in time however, I am confused about what’s happening with the bulb I have.
I recently replaced my other 2 MH bulbs with XM 15K's. While 1 broke in transit, I replaced it with a 14K. I know there should be ‘some’ difference. However, going from left to right, it looks as if my tank fades from near sunlight conditions to the ‘blue’ a person gets from using a XM 15K. All my 175W MH fixtures are identical, I’ve purchased all 3 from the same source using the same product link. Right now though, I have a 14K, the XM 15K in the center and on the right, another XM 15K. On the left, the 14K looks like near sunlight, the center, a 15K lights brighter than the other 2. The last, on the right, is another 15K that does look blue. Does someone have an idea why this is? I really would like help in understanding this. Thanks..
I recently purchased a retrofit kit, the same kit I have used to generate the MH lighting that I use. I ordered an XM 15K bulb for this third kit as well. I have learned that MH bulbs need some break in time however, I am confused about what’s happening with the bulb I have.
I recently replaced my other 2 MH bulbs with XM 15K's. While 1 broke in transit, I replaced it with a 14K. I know there should be ‘some’ difference. However, going from left to right, it looks as if my tank fades from near sunlight conditions to the ‘blue’ a person gets from using a XM 15K. All my 175W MH fixtures are identical, I’ve purchased all 3 from the same source using the same product link. Right now though, I have a 14K, the XM 15K in the center and on the right, another XM 15K. On the left, the 14K looks like near sunlight, the center, a 15K lights brighter than the other 2. The last, on the right, is another 15K that does look blue. Does someone have an idea why this is? I really would like help in understanding this. Thanks..