Lighting Website Updates - Page 7

Herbert T. Kornfeld · #**151** 08/18/2005, 11:24 AM

I can bring them when I come to town...no problem. What else am I going to do with them anyways now..??? Do you want the ones with the broken bases too? Otherwise I have only one HQI 10,000K and one icecap 10,000K...

causeofhim · #**152** 08/18/2005, 11:44 AM

Herbert, I just saw somthing (at Home Depot I think) that you can put on the threads of a bulb to make it easier to get in and out of the socket. I was thinking about trying it.
Kind of a KY for bubs.

Herbert T. Kornfeld · #**153** 08/18/2005, 01:42 PM

There are no threads on DE bulbs...just clips...

causeofhim · #**154** 08/18/2005, 01:54 PM

Ah, I'm sorry. I thought you were talking about SE bulbs.

bulldogfish · #**155** 08/23/2005, 09:00 AM

Sanjay

I have a quick question. Currently I am running XM 10K off of a Magnatec 250W ballast. I am in the process of changing tanks, so I want to change bulbs. I want a little more blue but still want a good PAR. Would the coralVue Reeflux 10K bulbs be a good choice? Or should I stay with the XM's?

Thanks

bulldogfish · #**156** 08/23/2005, 08:20 PM

I forgot to mention the tank is going to be 24" tall.

Herbert T. Kornfeld · #**157** 08/23/2005, 09:45 PM

Need some details...M58 ballast is it? You just say magnetic...but there are a few. Also, single ended or double ended? For views have you seen this thread yet?
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=254667

bulldogfish · #**158** 08/23/2005, 10:57 PM

Herbert

Its a magnatec magnetic M58 ballast. Single ended.

Thanks for the link too.

The Grim Reefer · #**159** 08/23/2005, 11:45 PM

I'd stay away from XM 15K's, miserable PAR output.

Check out sanjays lighting page for ballasts and bulb outputs.

Herbert T. Kornfeld · #**160** 08/24/2005, 12:47 AM

Who said anything about XM 15,000Ks? Well, I think that the link provided will tell him what he wants to know.

katchupoy · #**161** 08/24/2005, 12:52 AM

I have both bulbs.... the reeflux is half of what xm can give you...
I suggest that if you want more blue then add more vho's

JMHO

Herbert T. Kornfeld · #**162** 08/24/2005, 02:48 AM

Aquaconnect 14,000Ks are high in output and 14,000K...

The Grim Reefer · #**163** 08/24/2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by Herbert T. Kornfeld
Who said anything about XM 15,000Ks? Well, I think that the link provided will tell him what he wants to know.

He was talking about getting more blue and mentioned sticking with XM's, wasnt sure if he was thinking about going from 10's to 15's. Would hate to see someone end up with those 15K's until they get them worked out better. Has to be a way to get the PAR up on those lamps.

Those aquaconnect lamps seem to be best for color and power.

Herbert T. Kornfeld · #**164** 08/24/2005, 12:55 PM

They are pretty expensive. Too bad he doesnt have HQI & DE...I love those pheonix bulbs...

causeofhim · #**165** 08/24/2005, 02:58 PM

I love the color of Aquaconnect 14,000Ks.

Herbert T. Kornfeld · #**166** 08/24/2005, 06:11 PM

Yeah, I hear they are the same bulb as the pheonix...er...one makes them for the other. At least according to the spectral graphs, they are identical. Its just that the pheonix is about half the price.

The Grim Reefer · #**167** 08/24/2005, 06:27 PM

I read somewhere tha Aquaconnect is a little more blue than the Phoenix. Dunno. I will probably try Phoenix when the EVC 14's are done just for the better PAR output.

Sanjay · #**168** 08/24/2005, 08:07 PM

I am sure your eyes cant tell the difference. If they can send me your eyes to use as a spectroradiometer :-)

sanjay.

The Grim Reefer · #**169** 08/25/2005, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sanjay
I am sure your eyes cant tell the difference. If they can send me your eyes to use as a spectroradiometer :-)

sanjay.

Is that between the EVC and Phoenix or Aquaconnect and Phoenix. The eyes are pretty good for color. I just wish they would quit making the print on everything smaller as I get older

Sanjay · #**170** 08/25/2005, 06:20 PM

Aquaconnect and Phoenix

sanjay.

Mogrash · #**171** 08/28/2005, 12:22 AM

Herbert,

I also had problems removing the DE bulbs from the clips. I found that by simply placing a toothpick into each clip (should be enough space between the ends of the bulb and the holder) this opens the clip up enough that the bulb then easily comes out...almost falls out.

Hope that helps.

Herbert T. Kornfeld · #**172** 08/28/2005, 12:30 AM

Thanks...Ill try that next time. Gosh, just browzing the spectral plots a moment ago...paying close attention not only to PPFD but the graphs as well. Those aquaconnects line up with the pheonix bulbs almost 100%...but compare the Radium 250wattSE with the pheonix 250wattDE...wow. Same PAR, and near identical graphs...the radium just has a little more in the near ultraviolet range. Wow. And just that little bit seems to make it look so much bluer. Hmmm. Comparing the pheonix to the XM 20,000Ks even reveals the same similarity, and if nothing else....really makes the XM bulbs look useless...esp the 15,000Ks.

Sanjay, are you going to get some megachrome 14,500Ks for testing ever?

Reefvet · #**173** 08/28/2005, 03:26 AM

You really do have to wonder what the point of the XM 15ks was supposed to be. They don't seem to be good at anything.

The XM 250W DE 20K over a small tank is a great light, no need for actinics and great coral growth. I run one on my 30 cube and love it.

Sanjay · #**174** 08/28/2005, 10:22 AM

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Sanjay, are you going to get some megachrome 14,500Ks for testing ever? [/B]

If someone can send me the lamps I will test them. I have been made promises from Phil at Giesmann in canada, but I have yet to see the lamps.

sanjay.

xabo · #**175** 08/28/2005, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by Sanjay
If someone can send me the lamps I will test them. I have been made promises from Phil at Giesmann in canada, but I have yet to see the lamps.

sanjay.

I have a MegaChrome 14.5 DE I'm not using. If you like you can test it.