Radium quick question

nano427 · 12/30/2009, 10:31 PM

Is it normal on the 150 20k de bulbs for there to be a red/rust color inside the bulb

FranktheTankTx · 12/30/2009, 11:49 PM

I believe this occurs after the bulb has been fired. Yes, normal.

nano427 · 12/31/2009, 12:03 AM

well the bulb was supposed to be brand new in the box. I wanted to make sure that this is normal or if I got a used bulb.

FranktheTankTx · 12/31/2009, 12:08 AM

Hmmm... usually the bulb would only be smokey filled if it were fired. I use Radium, and never got a brand new bulb that had a burned in filament. Maybe it happened thru testing??? Did you call the store of purchase?

nano427 · 12/31/2009, 12:16 AM

Not yet, just got the bulb this evening and looked at it. It just caught my eye as not being quite right. Ya the 2 sides of the inner glass looks like smoked glass but rust colored

Mako · 12/31/2009, 12:49 AM

It's normal.

Toadally · 12/31/2009, 01:17 AM

yup...it's normal. I just bought one a couple days ago.

nano427 · 12/31/2009, 01:24 AM

ok cool thanks guys. I just hooked it up and I have to say it is a little brighter and crisper than the Phoenix 14k but honestly not worth almost double. I'll wait a few days before I make my final decision but so far I'd say the Phoenix is the better bang for the buck.

FranktheTankTx · 01/01/2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadally

yup...it's normal. I just bought one a couple days ago.

Really? A brand new bulb that appears to have been fired is normal??? News to me & I use Radiums.

nano427 · 01/01/2010, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranktheTankTx

Really? A brand new bulb that appears to have been fired is normal??? News to me & I use Radiums.

wow, I sure hope its not used. 90 bucks for it. Can any body else chime in?

12/30/2009, 10:31 PM	#1
nano427 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AV OC CA USA Posts: 877	Radium quick question Is it normal on the 150 20k de bulbs for there to be a red/rust color inside the bulb

12/30/2009, 11:49 PM	#2
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	I believe this occurs after the bulb has been fired. Yes, normal. __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

12/31/2009, 12:08 AM	#4
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	Hmmm... usually the bulb would only be smokey filled if it were fired. I use Radium, and never got a brand new bulb that had a burned in filament. Maybe it happened thru testing??? Did you call the store of purchase? __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

12/31/2009, 12:49 AM	#6
Mako Will Dive For Food Join Date: May 2001 Location: FL Posts: 5,652	It's normal. __________________ -Chuck "One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say." -- W Durant Current Tank Info: 300 mixed reef

12/31/2009, 01:17 AM	#7
Toadally Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mount Holly, NC Posts: 986	yup...it's normal. I just bought one a couple days ago. __________________ _Michael "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?" Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte (RASOC) Treasurer Current Tank Info: 57gal. Illuminata, Bubble Magus Skimmer, Tek Elite 6x39w, 40gal. Breeder, 2x A150w Kessil LED

12/31/2009, 12:03 AM	#3
nano427 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AV OC CA USA Posts: 877	well the bulb was supposed to be brand new in the box. I wanted to make sure that this is normal or if I got a used bulb.

12/31/2009, 12:16 AM	#5
nano427 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AV OC CA USA Posts: 877	Not yet, just got the bulb this evening and looked at it. It just caught my eye as not being quite right. Ya the 2 sides of the inner glass looks like smoked glass but rust colored

12/31/2009, 01:24 AM	#8
nano427 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AV OC CA USA Posts: 877	ok cool thanks guys. I just hooked it up and I have to say it is a little brighter and crisper than the Phoenix 14k but honestly not worth almost double. I'll wait a few days before I make my final decision but so far I'd say the Phoenix is the better bang for the buck.