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03/23/2016, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Seymour CT
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PFO Acrolight - Overhaul
So I picked up used PFO Acrolight 2x250 w 2x110 VHO. It came with original ballast for both MH and VHO's. Got it for $30 so I wasn't expecting too much.
Brought it home, plugged it in and hoped for the best. First shot, MH didn't fire, the ballast just hummed. Plugged in VHO only one bulb fired. Cleaned up the fixture a little bit and tried the two radiums again, bulbs finally fired, had a little sign of relief, but was short lived after getting it back together and the bulbs wouldn't fire at all. I did some research and I really like the Radium Blues and also read the Hamilton M80 ballast is the best for 250 Radiums. I'm pretty sure this is the route I'll go. I'm just not sure what I should do for the VHO's the UV super actinic or the 454. What's everyone's thoughts on this setup?
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03/24/2016, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Seymour CT
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Thoughts on VHO's? Super Actinic or 454?
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03/24/2016, 10:40 AM
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03/24/2016, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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I know dirk...I just didnt know if there were any benefits with the super actinics over 454. I was trying to get some info if they are like T5's where the actinic doesnt put out much par whereas the blues will
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