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Unread 12/03/2011, 07:52 PM   #218
tegee
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Originally Posted by aqua80 View Post
No problem vic !
I run at 7.5v in winter (ambiant temp. around 20 celcius) and plan to up to 9v in hot summer days.
the fans are quieter at 7.5v !

simon

So, if I am reading this right....I can run my 24" 6-bulb ATI PM at 7.5v in the winter months to keep the noise down and run it at 9v in the hotter seasons to cool the bulbs properly?

Also, I did not know about the "stamp" needed to be on the side of the fixture where the vents are located. Does it make that much of a difference? My vents are located on the far right of the ATI PM opposite the power cords.

Very good info and if anyone can please clarify so I run my fixture and bulbs properly that would be great.

Many thanks.......


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