Opinions on metal halide bulbs

[dartfrog]

Would love to get everyones expert advice on which bulb to get. I'm replacing a 250 watt bulb in a new Outer Orbit HQI/T5 fixture. The one that comes with it is bit too yellow. Quality and color is more important than price in my decision. Thanks in advance for help.

 

[drnecropolis]

Pheonix 14ks

 

[twinytwin]

DrNecropolis;264094 wrote: Pheonix 14ks

What he said.

 

[darren24]

Phoenix 14K.

 

[dartfrog]

Thats what I was leaning toward.

 

[parsonsaj]

Another vote for Phoenix 14K (though I only have personal experience with the 150/175W version)

 

[kevinbeth]

I agree!:up:

 

[dartfrog]

OK I guess this discussion is over 'cause I just ordered one from Aquabuys. Thanks!

 

[mockery]

I like the color of the Phoenix 14 but i'm just not getting the par that i though i would

 

[johnr2604]

Mockery;264111 wrote: I like the color of the Phoenix 14 but i'm just not getting the par that i though i would

I get pretty descent par out of mine.

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[mockery]

John what your getting by the candy cane is what i'm getting at the surface!!
I think my reflector is bad

 

[johnr2604]

Mockery;264211 wrote: John what your getting by the candy cane is what i'm getting at the surface!!
I think my reflector is bad

Could be a crappy reflector or ballast is underpowering the bulb

 

[mockery]

johnr2604;264240 wrote: Could be a crappy reflector or ballast is underpowering the bulb

YOu know i never thought about the ballast, that could be something to look into cause about a week ago i came down stairs and the light was not on. I think i'm going to look into find one to test with thanks john

 

[raisingtwo2006]

Guess it's a little late- but Pheonix 14s are AWESOME!

 

[treyeleven]

johnr2604;264162 wrote: I get pretty descent par out of mine.

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I'm getting exceptional results with the phoenix 14's