Hamilton 14K replacement

reefer2005 · 10/24/2006, 07:21 PM

Well, its just about time for me to replace my bulb. Its a Hamilton 14k 400W SE bulb. I was just wondering if anyone has switched from this bulb to something better. I really don't have a problem with the bulb. The color is perfect and I see OK growth. Just wondering if I should try something else.

Thanks...

Ti · 10/24/2006, 07:48 PM

I used others b4 the hamilton and i like the hamilton.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. =)

reefer2005 · 10/25/2006, 07:16 PM

Thats what I thought, I was just checking...

drbronx · 10/25/2006, 07:47 PM

I am running Hamilton 14K 400 watt bulbs on a sps dominated tank. I run no other supplemental lighting. Initialy I was thrilled with the bulb and continue to be generally pleased with the look and performance but now that my bulbs are 7 months old I am seeing observable spectral shift and loss of intensity and some loss of color in a few sps's though most are holding up well. I have been considering experimenting with Reeflux 12k's but as of yet I cannot find any spectral research on these bulbs (e.g., Sanjay reviews) but people anecdotally report great results. So I may take a leap for the sake of curiosity.

Phillybean · 10/25/2006, 07:49 PM

Lemme know what you go with, I have Hamilton 14k 175 Watt Bulbs that need to be replaced in a few months.

reefer2005 · 10/25/2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drbronx
I am running Hamilton 14K 400 watt bulbs on a sps dominated tank. I run no other supplemental lighting. Initialy I was thrilled with the bulb and continue to be generally pleased with the look and performance but now that my bulbs are 7 months old I am seeing observable spectral shift and loss of intensity and some loss of color in a few sps's though most are holding up well. I have been considering experimenting with Reeflux 12k's but as of yet I cannot find any spectral research on these bulbs (e.g., Sanjay reviews) but people anecdotally report great results. So I may take a leap for the sake of curiosity.

Why are you interested in the reeflux? Is it mainly because you've head good stuff or have you also seen them?

10/24/2006, 07:21 PM	#1
reefer2005 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 426	Hamilton 14K replacement Well, its just about time for me to replace my bulb. Its a Hamilton 14k 400W SE bulb. I was just wondering if anyone has switched from this bulb to something better. I really don't have a problem with the bulb. The color is perfect and I see OK growth. Just wondering if I should try something else. Thanks... __________________ The best way to avoid work, is to do it right the first time. Current Tank Info: 60g cube, 25g sump, ASM G2 skimmer, Icecap 400W MH ballast, Hamilton 400W 14K MH, Luminarc III reflector, Mag 12 return, 2 - Seio 1100's, 60 lbs LR, TLF Phosban 150 reactor w/phosban, RO/DI auto topoff/Kalk,Medusa controller switching heaters/Fans

10/24/2006, 07:48 PM	#2
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	I used others b4 the hamilton and i like the hamilton. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. =) __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

10/25/2006, 07:16 PM	#3
reefer2005 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 426	Thats what I thought, I was just checking... __________________ The best way to avoid work, is to do it right the first time. Current Tank Info: 60g cube, 25g sump, ASM G2 skimmer, Icecap 400W MH ballast, Hamilton 400W 14K MH, Luminarc III reflector, Mag 12 return, 2 - Seio 1100's, 60 lbs LR, TLF Phosban 150 reactor w/phosban, RO/DI auto topoff/Kalk,Medusa controller switching heaters/Fans

10/25/2006, 07:49 PM	#5
Phillybean Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kelowna B.C. Posts: 610	Lemme know what you go with, I have Hamilton 14k 175 Watt Bulbs that need to be replaced in a few months. __________________ It's not how much is costs that matters, it's how much you told your wife it costs!

10/25/2006, 07:47 PM	#4
drbronx Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Endwell, NY Posts: 2,135	I am running Hamilton 14K 400 watt bulbs on a sps dominated tank. I run no other supplemental lighting. Initialy I was thrilled with the bulb and continue to be generally pleased with the look and performance but now that my bulbs are 7 months old I am seeing observable spectral shift and loss of intensity and some loss of color in a few sps's though most are holding up well. I have been considering experimenting with Reeflux 12k's but as of yet I cannot find any spectral research on these bulbs (e.g., Sanjay reviews) but people anecdotally report great results. So I may take a leap for the sake of curiosity.