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Old 08/30/2007, 10:26 PM
mjstover mjstover is offline
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Acro Color

I have 175 20K bulbs and I find they turn everything green. What would be the best lighting to keep acros the color they are supposed to be
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Old 08/30/2007, 10:27 PM
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Oh and why are XMs better ??
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Old 08/30/2007, 10:27 PM
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what bulb are you running? ballast?
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Old 08/30/2007, 10:29 PM
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I am not sure of the right name for it I have the screw in single 175 watt 20k bulbs with electronic ballast
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Old 08/30/2007, 10:31 PM
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is that what you were looking for?
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Old 08/30/2007, 10:42 PM
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lol.. yeah thats SE aka Mogul socket...

but do you know the exact name of your bulb? and ballast...

that way i can tell you what may look better to your eyes...

also.. XM's arent "better" just matters what you are comparing them to...
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Old 09/01/2007, 03:23 PM
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Oh and why are XMs better ??
I would not say they are better. In my opinion bulbs like Geismann and BLV are better than XM
 


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