EVC Tech Bulb

Stinkyfish1 · 04/10/2007, 03:24 AM

Could someone give me some feedback on the 14k EVC Tech bulb? Are they any good? Maybe some pics if anyone is using them? How are they on PAR also?

Stinkyfish1 · 04/10/2007, 02:10 PM

Anyone?

h2joe · 04/10/2007, 03:07 PM

me and my buddy have been using them for over a year. i personally like them. they were however for both of us on 55g tanks and they did well for growing sps, lps, and softies at almost all depths.(softies didnt like the top of the tank...to bright) im currently in the process of upgrading to a 210g and im gonna go to 10k with some actinic t5s. good luck.

Stinkyfish1 · 04/10/2007, 05:03 PM

Thanks for the reply.

I ordered one because I saw a post in RC months ago mentioning that they have good PAR. But not sure how they looked. More white like Hamilton or bluer like Phoenix bulbs? Im still waiting on the bulb to show up.

row12 · 04/10/2007, 05:26 PM

pls let me know how the bulb turns out..thanks, Roel

want2reef · 04/10/2007, 09:29 PM

My EVC 14K was bluer than the Phoenix bulb I am running now.

Growth seems better with the Phoenix too.

Hope that helps.

shag26272 · 04/10/2007, 09:36 PM

are yall talking about the DE bulbs? Im thinking about trying an SE 400 14k any pics?

Stinkyfish1 · 04/11/2007, 11:58 PM

Finaly got it. The bulb is definetly a more blue 14k bulb but I can tell the "brightness" of the bulb is much more than the 20k Ushio bulb I was using. I'll see in a week or so after it burns in to see what it looks like. So far so good, hopefully coral will grow a little faster now.

Psyire · 04/12/2007, 12:13 PM

I run the EVC tech bulbs in the 14k SE 250w variety. They are the perfect MH bulb for running without actinics. I've tried many and can't find a better one.

shag26272 · 04/12/2007, 04:47 PM

I heard the BLV bulbs from ushio are good but ive never tried them, I guess I will give the EVC a shot

nebraskareef · 04/12/2007, 05:04 PM

Here is a rather crappy picture of my old nano w/ 250w evc 14k.

I really didn't care for this bulb. It honestly was kinda bland. I wouldn't buy it again.

JMO.

04/10/2007, 03:24 AM	#1
Stinkyfish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno NV Posts: 81	EVC Tech Bulb Could someone give me some feedback on the 14k EVC Tech bulb? Are they any good? Maybe some pics if anyone is using them? How are they on PAR also?

04/10/2007, 03:07 PM	#3
h2joe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: largo FL (Please send me frags) Posts: 984	me and my buddy have been using them for over a year. i personally like them. they were however for both of us on 55g tanks and they did well for growing sps, lps, and softies at almost all depths.(softies didnt like the top of the tank...to bright) im currently in the process of upgrading to a 210g and im gonna go to 10k with some actinic t5s. good luck. __________________ Ummm Ummm Good Current Tank Info: 210g with 55g sump, DIY skimmer, 3 250watt MH, 2 T5, aqua controller, sailfin tang, chromis, pair of clowns, royal gramma....and more to come :)

04/10/2007, 05:03 PM	#4
Stinkyfish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno NV Posts: 81	Thanks for the reply. I ordered one because I saw a post in RC months ago mentioning that they have good PAR. But not sure how they looked. More white like Hamilton or bluer like Phoenix bulbs? Im still waiting on the bulb to show up. __________________ 120 half cylinder fowlr setup for the most part, a few easy to keep corals Current Tank Info: I have one tank as of right now 40g tall, 20g sump, reef octopus skimmer, 150w 14k Sunpod, JBJ 1/10 chiller, 300w Hydor inline heater, ViaAqua calcium reactor controlled by Milwaulkee PH controller, Ocean Pulse wavemaker

04/10/2007, 09:29 PM	#6
want2reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tracy CA. Posts: 1,353	My EVC 14K was bluer than the Phoenix bulb I am running now. Growth seems better with the Phoenix too. Hope that helps. __________________ Kevin The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Current Tank Info: CADlights Artison II 165g, 50g sump,Aquamaxx Q-3 Skimmer, AI Hydra 26 HD.

04/10/2007, 09:36 PM	#7
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	are yall talking about the DE bulbs? Im thinking about trying an SE 400 14k any pics? __________________ .

04/10/2007, 02:10 PM	#2
Stinkyfish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno NV Posts: 81	Anyone?

04/10/2007, 05:26 PM	#5
row12 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 287	pls let me know how the bulb turns out..thanks, Roel

04/11/2007, 11:58 PM	#8
Stinkyfish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno NV Posts: 81	Finaly got it. The bulb is definetly a more blue 14k bulb but I can tell the "brightness" of the bulb is much more than the 20k Ushio bulb I was using. I'll see in a week or so after it burns in to see what it looks like. So far so good, hopefully coral will grow a little faster now. __________________ 120 half cylinder fowlr setup for the most part, a few easy to keep corals Current Tank Info: I have one tank as of right now 40g tall, 20g sump, reef octopus skimmer, 150w 14k Sunpod, JBJ 1/10 chiller, 300w Hydor inline heater, ViaAqua calcium reactor controlled by Milwaulkee PH controller, Ocean Pulse wavemaker

04/12/2007, 12:13 PM	#9
Psyire Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,870	I run the EVC tech bulbs in the 14k SE 250w variety. They are the perfect MH bulb for running without actinics. I've tried many and can't find a better one.

04/12/2007, 04:47 PM	#10
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	I heard the BLV bulbs from ushio are good but ive never tried them, I guess I will give the EVC a shot __________________ .

04/12/2007, 05:04 PM	#11
nebraskareef MFCEO Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,495 Blog Entries: 1	Here is a rather crappy picture of my old nano w/ 250w evc 14k. I really didn't care for this bulb. It honestly was kinda bland. I wouldn't buy it again. JMO. __________________ Originally Posted by tmz "Now if I drink the vodka the colors do look much better than if I drink the vinegar."