Lighting Question

Snelly40 · 02-09-2007, 07:30 PM

hey guys, im oprety set on these lights, but my question is this: at the bottom of the page i can add different bulbs to the order, should i go with one at the bottom for a little extra or just leave the ones that come in it?
at the bottom ar 10K XM's or 14K Hamiltons, i have heard a lot more about these bulbs than the Oceanbulb 10K that comes with it

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=AQ1831

thanks
-jason

prow · 02-09-2007, 07:51 PM

more of personal perf. i like the 14k look myself.

Snelly40 · 02-09-2007, 07:54 PM

i tink im partial to the color of the 14's and i have heard Hamiltons are really good

lcstorc · 02-09-2007, 09:55 PM

I run xm 10k w/PC actinics and love the look.

DaveK · 02-09-2007, 10:05 PM

Since the unit comes with a bulb, and the other stuff shown on the page is not an upgrade, but an additional bulb, take the unit as is, try it and see how you like it. You can always go back and get the other bulbs, sometimes even with free shipping.

This is an AquaMedic product. Before you buy, make sure it includes electronic ballasts for the MHs. I own an older version of a similar product by AquaMedic. I'm my older version they used ballasts made for the German market, where the input power is 220V. Then they front ended this ballasts with an additional ballast to step up the power from 110V to 220v. This was extremely ineffective. I replaced all those ballasts with electronic ballasts, and got about a 60% reduction in the amount of power consumed.

Snelly40 · 02-10-2007, 07:55 AM

i wll definately check and make sure they are electronic ballasts, thank you

Snelly40 · 02-10-2007, 08:08 AM

on that link it says magnetic ballast? is that bad????
sorryt for all the Q's but im still learning about lighting

Snelly40 · 02-10-2007, 10:48 AM

buuuuuuuuuuuuump

Snelly40 · 02-10-2007, 01:04 PM

anyone?

cheeks69 · 02-10-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snelly40

on that link it says magnetic ballast? is that bad????
sorryt for all the Q's but im still learning about lighting

Magnetic ballasts are fine to use and are very common but run much hotter and less efficient than electronic ballasts.

Quote:

Electronic ballasts offer a host of benefits over their magnetic counterparts, including higher efficiency, better dimming capabilities, better light quality, and shorter warm-up times

Snelly40 · 02-10-2007, 02:14 PM

i see, well i wil llook into this then, and might have to change my lighting choice

cheeks69 · 02-10-2007, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snelly40

i see, well i wil llook into this then, and might have to change my lighting choice

Snelly I have seen this hood at my LFS and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it as well as other products from Aqua Medic. If you can get the EB for the hood that would probably better but the Magnetic Ballasts have been around for a long time are proven and reliable.

Snelly40 · 02-10-2007, 02:27 PM

ok, well i'll see if i can get them to replace it, thankss Cheeks, i really like the look of the Hood and the 2x250 MH HQI would be great
thanks buddy

02-09-2007, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
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DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 618 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Question Since the unit comes with a bulb, and the other stuff shown on the page is not an upgrade, but an additional bulb, take the unit as is, try it and see how you like it. You can always go back and get the other bulbs, sometimes even with free shipping. This is an AquaMedic product. Before you buy, make sure it includes electronic ballasts for the MHs. I own an older version of a similar product by AquaMedic. I'm my older version they used ballasts made for the German market, where the input power is 220V. Then they front ended this ballasts with an additional ballast to step up the power from 110V to 220v. This was extremely ineffective. I replaced all those ballasts with electronic ballasts, and got about a 60% reduction in the amount of power consumed.

02-10-2007, 07:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,280 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Question i wll definately check and make sure they are electronic ballasts, thank you __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

02-10-2007, 08:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,280 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Question on that link it says magnetic ballast? is that bad???? sorryt for all the Q's but im still learning about lighting __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

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Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,280 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Question i see, well i wil llook into this then, and might have to change my lighting choice __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

02-10-2007, 02:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,280 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Question ok, well i'll see if i can get them to replace it, thankss Cheeks, i really like the look of the Hood and the 2x250 MH HQI would be great thanks buddy __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

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