anyone local tired the PFO 13k MH bulbs?

jimmyj7090 · #1 01/12/2004, 04:57 PM

Anyone local have these bulbs running? I was considering a 400W and I was wondering about intensity and lifespan. From what I've read most people like the color but aren't saying so much about the intensity and lifespan.

thanks
jk

MAS · #2 01/12/2004, 05:14 PM

I have about 6 of em(175 watt versions on a PS ballast) up and running. The color is basically the same as a 20k bulb(crisp white light with a nice blue hue), only had em up for a month so cant say much about lifespan. Seems to be a good bulb for moderate lighting needs.

Syris · #3 01/13/2004, 09:03 AM

Here is a great thread done on bulb testing and it has the PFO13k as well. The thread is all on 250w SE bulbs but it may give you an idea.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254667

Also go to JB NY website for a run down of the long thread.
http://www.cnidarianreef.com/

HTH

jimmyj7090 · #4 01/14/2004, 02:43 PM

answer to my own question.....

aqua addicts had a few of the PFO 13k 400w lamps running yesterday. the color is great but they look dim next to 250w AB lamps.

Dammit, I can't have my cake and eat it.