How often do you change your bulbs

sin05_omar · #1 12/21/2007, 03:22 AM

Hi Guys,

Want to find out whats the average time you guys changed your bulbs...
I have been running a 400w SE Reeflux12000k bulb since
27th January 2007. . . I was wondering if now is the correct time to change the bulbs?

Thanks,
Omar

JR719 · #2 12/21/2007, 03:27 AM

My MH run 6 hours a day (250W 10K SE). I change every 8 months.

jdieck · #3 12/21/2007, 03:28 AM

It is about time. (1 year) for metal halides except Hamilton and Radiums (6 to 8 months). T-5 and power compacts also a year while VHO at about 6 to 8 months.

kdblove_99 · #4 12/21/2007, 03:30 AM

In my opinion there is no set time. changing them every 8 months is a wast to me , thats just me they will last much longer.

My father in law ran his Ushios for 18 months before he changed them.

sin05_omar · #5 12/21/2007, 03:35 AM

Thanks all for the reply.... Guess i ahve to get it soon.... The reason i asked is because my SPS is not as vibrant as before... all my parameters is in check...

Thank you guys for the reply... guess i will have to head for the LFS this weekend.

Thanks,
Omar

JR719 · #6 12/21/2007, 03:36 AM

Great, trying to error on the side of caution is costing me loads of money.....

sin05_omar · #7 12/21/2007, 03:37 AM

kdblove_99.. 18 months?! thats a long time... care to share your ballasts?

sin05_omar · #8 12/21/2007, 03:42 AM

JR719.. Yea... My sentiments exactly.. better be safe than sorry