can i remove the UV Filter in my MH Fixture ?

laurentb · 11/14/2006, 04:41 PM

i have a thick layer of plexyglass in my light fixture. is it safe to remove it to get more intensity ?

auSS/Tin · 11/14/2006, 04:43 PM

If it is a double ended bulb-NO it has to stay in place. If it is a single ended bulb(Mogul base) then yes you could remove the flat piece of glass, but the bulb is now at risk of getting splashed with water and possible breakage.

Bill

cpatbay · 11/14/2006, 04:44 PM

If you have the DE bulb, you NEED the UV filter or your corals will get serious SUNBURN.

11/14/2006, 04:41 PM	#1
laurentb Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth TEXAS Posts: 127	can i remove the UV Filter in my MH Fixture ? i have a thick layer of plexyglass in my light fixture. is it safe to remove it to get more intensity ?

11/14/2006, 04:43 PM	#2
auSS/Tin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cedar, TX Posts: 107	If it is a double ended bulb-NO it has to stay in place. If it is a single ended bulb(Mogul base) then yes you could remove the flat piece of glass, but the bulb is now at risk of getting splashed with water and possible breakage. Bill

11/14/2006, 04:44 PM	#3
cpatbay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 83	If you have the DE bulb, you NEED the UV filter or your corals will get serious SUNBURN.