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03/24/2010, 08:04 AM
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Ushio lamp question - confused
I've noticed some confusion on these lamps based on the ballast I'm using. I have magnetic M57 ballasts and am currently running Iwasaki 15K lamps but want to change to Ushio 10K lamps. I prefer a warmer, sunnier look, so that long with the high PAR values from Sanjay's website are what's swaying my decision.
Now for the confusion: 1.) Sanjay's website says that these bulbs can be run with my ballast no problem which is what I want to hear. 2.) The Reefkeeping Magazine "Facts of Life..." http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/sj/index.php article states that the Ushio bulbs are "recommended" to be run with a M137 / M152 pulse start ballast which is what's confusing to me. I'm not an expert with electricity or their components, but I would really like to know if I can run the Ushios on my ballast. Thanks in advance for any help!
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03/24/2010, 11:19 AM
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look at Ushio's website and check under specifications for proper ballast
http://www.ushio.com/products/petcare/aqualite.htm |
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03/24/2010, 12:40 PM
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Well damn - there you go. I appreciate the link.
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