| Re: Anyone using 250w XM 15Ks
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrHank  After only 6 months one of my 250w 14K Hamiltons running on a magnetic ballast burned out. A bit disappointing to say the least. Anyway, I'm thinking of replacing 2 of my 4 MH now and the other 2 next July (after a year). I know that the XM 10K is a bright white bulb with a lot of Par. I was wondering about their 15K bulbs. Anyone using them? What do you have to say about them? |
OHHH nooo I just got hamiltons 14k's about a week ago... I hope they dont burn out that quick. 
__________________
265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts  . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby    Vicki
Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show
Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive
My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html |