What 250 watt bulb?

BrianOKC · 08/28/2009, 07:13 PM

I currently run 250 watt XM 10k bulbs on my IceCap ballast. This is too yellow for me , wanting to go more on the blue side. I'm wanting opinion's for 14k-20k bulbs that people are running on an IceCap ballast. I know a lot of people are running Radium's but does this bulb fire on an IceCap ballast at the correct kelvin rating since your not over driving the bulb?

mfinn · 08/28/2009, 07:15 PM

I happen to like the Hamilton 14K bulb. Nice blue/white color.

BrianOKC · 08/28/2009, 09:41 PM

anyone else run IceCap 250 ballast?

HerbieK · 08/29/2009, 11:40 AM

I am running Radiums on a 250 Watt Blue Line electronic ballast. I would think that most electronics would be similar.

They are a very nice blue where you may not even want to run actinics, but I do run 2X 160 Watt VHOs along w/ my Radiums.

mikearoni · 08/29/2009, 12:33 PM

I am running Radiums as well with 2 t5 actinic, and I love em.

silverking · 08/29/2009, 12:35 PM

i am running radiums on icecap ballasts

JRoweNole · 08/31/2009, 12:42 PM

I have an Aquaconnect 14K SE run on my IceCap Electronic Ballast.

According to Sanjay's site, this bulb/ballast combination will provide the highest PAR value for a 250W 14K bulb.

I really like the color, too.

More expensive but worth it in my opinion.

mikearoni · 08/31/2009, 12:44 PM

^ have any pics of said bulb?

JRoweNole · 08/31/2009, 01:03 PM

Sorry, no pics (I need to upgrade my camera to be able to take some good pics!).

Sugar Magnolia · 08/31/2009, 01:18 PM

The Phoenix 14K bulb is a really nice color.

E.intheC · 08/31/2009, 04:22 PM

I have a Phoenix 14,000K bulb. I'd like it to be a bit brighter, but that could be me something else. Not really sure.

smariner · 09/01/2009, 12:13 PM

Give the EVC 14K or 20K a shot... You won't be disappointed! Many people here on RC have had great success with these lamps.

Hope this helps,
Chad D. Bryant

SirToppemHat · 09/01/2009, 01:02 PM

I've also heard good things about the EVC bulbs mentioned above. Currently I have AB 20K's and love the white/purple color. Costly bulbs though.

sammyfish · 09/01/2009, 01:42 PM

Where can I buy EVC 250 w 14k DE bulbs. I've done a search but have not been able to find them.

**Edit: Found them. Thanks**

E.intheC · 09/01/2009, 04:03 PM

I feel like my 250 watt Phoenix isnt' as bright as my stock coralife 150 watt bulb..
It may be b/c the latter was a 10,000K (I think) but I'm not sure. The 250 should look a ton brighter, right?

08/28/2009, 07:13 PM	#1
BrianOKC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Moore , Oklahoma Posts: 738	What 250 watt bulb? I currently run 250 watt XM 10k bulbs on my IceCap ballast. This is too yellow for me , wanting to go more on the blue side. I'm wanting opinion's for 14k-20k bulbs that people are running on an IceCap ballast. I know a lot of people are running Radium's but does this bulb fire on an IceCap ballast at the correct kelvin rating since your not over driving the bulb?

08/28/2009, 07:15 PM	#2
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I happen to like the Hamilton 14K bulb. Nice blue/white color. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

08/29/2009, 12:35 PM	#6
silverking Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Ridgeville, OH Posts: 361	i am running radiums on icecap ballasts __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: 40 breeder

08/31/2009, 01:18 PM	#10
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	The Phoenix 14K bulb is a really nice color. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

08/31/2009, 04:22 PM	#11
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	I have a Phoenix 14,000K bulb. I'd like it to be a bit brighter, but that could be me something else. Not really sure. __________________ -Eric

08/28/2009, 09:41 PM	#3
BrianOKC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Moore , Oklahoma Posts: 738	anyone else run IceCap 250 ballast?

08/29/2009, 11:40 AM	#4
HerbieK Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kendall Park, NJ Posts: 253	I am running Radiums on a 250 Watt Blue Line electronic ballast. I would think that most electronics would be similar. They are a very nice blue where you may not even want to run actinics, but I do run 2X 160 Watt VHOs along w/ my Radiums.

08/29/2009, 12:33 PM	#5
mikearoni Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 443	I am running Radiums as well with 2 t5 actinic, and I love em.

08/31/2009, 12:42 PM	#7
JRoweNole Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Posts: 324	I have an Aquaconnect 14K SE run on my IceCap Electronic Ballast. According to Sanjay's site, this bulb/ballast combination will provide the highest PAR value for a 250W 14K bulb. I really like the color, too. More expensive but worth it in my opinion.

08/31/2009, 12:44 PM	#8
mikearoni Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 443	^ have any pics of said bulb?

08/31/2009, 01:03 PM	#9
JRoweNole Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Posts: 324	Sorry, no pics (I need to upgrade my camera to be able to take some good pics!).

09/01/2009, 12:13 PM	#12
smariner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 900	Give the EVC 14K or 20K a shot... You won't be disappointed! Many people here on RC have had great success with these lamps. Hope this helps, Chad D. Bryant

09/01/2009, 01:02 PM	#13
SirToppemHat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 472	I've also heard good things about the EVC bulbs mentioned above. Currently I have AB 20K's and love the white/purple color. Costly bulbs though.

09/01/2009, 01:42 PM	#14
sammyfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the back, with the ladies Posts: 77	Where can I buy EVC 250 w 14k DE bulbs. I've done a search but have not been able to find them. Edit: Found them. Thanks __________________ The night time is the right time Don’t sweat the petty stuff, pet the sweaty stuff Last edited by sammyfish; 09/01/2009 at 01:47 PM.

09/01/2009, 04:03 PM	#15
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	I feel like my 250 watt Phoenix isnt' as bright as my stock coralife 150 watt bulb.. It may be b/c the latter was a 10,000K (I think) but I'm not sure. The 250 should look a ton brighter, right? __________________ -Eric