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Unread 09/28/2006, 07:05 PM   #1
detroit_fan
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What should pure Actinic bulb look like?

I just got my new T5's a few mins ago. One is a Actinc + and it is a blue color when lit, but the pure actinc is real dim and almost a light pink, no blue at all. Is this normal? They are 48" 54w Geissmann T5's if it helps. Thanks for any answers


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Unread 09/28/2006, 08:45 PM   #2
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That's how it should b


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Unread 09/28/2006, 09:49 PM   #3
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pure actinic is pink?


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Unread 09/28/2006, 10:40 PM   #4
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it's purple, but some call it pink


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Unread 09/28/2006, 10:45 PM   #5
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ahh purple makes more sense to me, thanks Ti


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Unread 09/29/2006, 01:58 AM   #6
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as long as it aint green green is bad true 03 wave lenths you cant see from the naked eye what you see is the side affect of the wave lenth put on some sun glasses and you will be able to see the wave lenth better


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