can someone look at this bulb?

[swashbuckler]

im sure these are VHO's but i dont see any marking indicating that its 95W - only a strange code with the word VHO on the end.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/d_fishman77/VHO.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/d_fishman77/VHO1.jpg

i see the number 30 which worries me b/c 30W is the NO version.

[Acroholic]

What is the length of that bulb? 36"?

[sylaak]

24" = 75w
36" = 95w
46.5" = 110w
48" = 110w
60" = 140w
72" = 160w

[swashbuckler]

yes, 36" 95W URI SUPER ACTINIC

[Acroholic]

Yes, it is 95W.
It is a URI Super Actinic = 100% Blue Spectrum
This bulb also has a 180 degree internal reflector built in, and it is advertised to increase light output by 40%.
Great Bulbs...

[swashbuckler]

i wonder why they dont mark the wattage?

[myakkareef]

Originally posted by sylaak
24" = 75w
36" = 95w
46.5" = 110w
48" = 110w
60" = 140w
72" = 160w

I believe they do not mark the wattage because the length determines the wattage...

[Entropy]

Probably because it depends on what ballast you end up using. I notice you got one of the new bulbs (UVI instead of URI). Any difference in coloring?


Wattage=Bulb length x ballast power input x voltage x amperage x left shoe size x convient number (call it power factor or somthing) that will make your setup more efficient than the next guys setup. :D

[swashbuckler]

wow! ahh nuts, where's a calculator when you need one?! :D

but i wish i can tell you entropy if its different- unfortunatly, i have no prior experience with the earlier "URI" bulbs.

[VinceC]

URI Code Number from Catalog
Super Actinic
FR30T12/VHO = 36" 95W

Vince

[swashbuckler]

oh boy! thats the answer! thank you VinceC and thanks to all others for chiming in! :)