Chad,

How are the lights now? I'm considering ordering them in DE 250 14K. Did they whiten up any more?

Garrick.

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I've only had them for 10 days and haven't really noticed a drastic color change....maybe a bit whiter though. I am in favour of the blue color so I hope it doesn't fade much more. :smile:

Got a full tank shot with them on Danny..??

they do seem whiter.. but maybe its just me adjusting too it.. I like it so far tho.

mine seem a little more white as well.... could be just adjusting to it though.

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I'm still trying to get my buddy's camera, I promise I will post pics here as soon as I get them. :smile:

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Just a quick update for everyone. My friend's MH setup, which is identical to mine hasn't been firing. :mad: So I took my whole setup to his place to diagnose the problem. The problem was solved by sanding the contacts on the bulbs to ensure a better connection. :smile:

On another note, we compaired the color of the two 14K ARC bulbs. Mine has been in use for about 12 days while his has anly a few hours on it. Mine is very much whiter now that it has been burnt in. I may add some actinic after all.

Danny

my 14k's were not firing either until I sanded the contact. However.. mine still has trouble firing on its own.. I have to plug it in a few times to get it to fire up..

But apparently they are working to fix this problem. Seems to be only on a few ballasts.

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How is the contact in your socket? Mine looked pretty shiney so I didn't bother sanding it but it could help.

You should never have to sand the contact of a new bulb. That is definitely a defect. :eek: