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01/10/2010, 02:16 PM
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Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey
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Super actinic t5 bulb question
Hey guys,
So i just replaced my bulbs last week and i noticed my super actinic bulb is turning grey, The super actinic this replaced was the same way. in fact when i took the old one out is was dark grey and even black looking. So i'm wondering is this normal? It just seems weird that this would happen twice in a row... Thanks in advance, Nick |
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01/10/2010, 04:15 PM
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Location: Edmonton Alberta
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My super actinic was very dim after only 3 weeks of use. I no longer run this bulb as it has happened twice now, not to mention it has horrible PAR.
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01/10/2010, 04:25 PM
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Location: Bethlehem, PA
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what type of bulb was it? I recently put in a giesman bulb and it looks a bit more dull.......however it seems to enhance color....
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01/10/2010, 04:31 PM
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I can't think of the brand off the top of my head i wanna say ATI? It does seem dull looking but i just though it was the bulb it's self since all my other bulbs are white while this one is grey after having a few hours on it...
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01/10/2010, 07:42 PM
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Location: Edmonton Alberta
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uvl= super actinic
giessmann= pure actinic both are 420nm mine were the uvl super actinic bulbs.
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01/12/2010, 12:10 PM
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Location: venice - Italy
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IMO sfiligoi super actinics..the best
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