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alfredshouse 03-09-2009 06:16 PM
Bad Burns to face, forearms and neck!
 
So I put up my 72" light fixture this weekend. It already had new PC Bulbs so I added 1 400watt MH to start with and gradually build up to 3. I had it on while I was cleaning the back glass. I was in there for about 10 minutes. That night I didnt feel the greatest but I didnt clue in. Sunday morning I sure figured it out though. Im burnt to a crisp, my scalp even has blisters on it. Has anyone else ever done this? :redface::redface::redface::redface::redface:

fkshiu 03-09-2009 06:18 PM
Yes, MH (esp. 400w) puts out some serious UV light. If you have DE and forgot to put the shield in then that might explain how bad and how quickly you got burned.

Aquattro 03-09-2009 06:18 PM
Yup, I've got sunburnt working in my tank. Mostly my arms. Saves on tanning salons tho!! lol

belzebuth 03-09-2009 06:20 PM
Burn baby burn
 
I saw Alfredhouse yesterday looks like she went to Mexico over the weekend:razz:

Murminator 03-09-2009 07:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 397359)
Yup, I've got sunburnt working in my tank. Mostly my arms. Saves on tanning salons tho!! lol
Yup did my arms also

fishoholic 03-09-2009 07:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by alfredshouse (Post 397355)
So I put up my 72" light fixture this weekend. It already had new PC Bulbs so I added 1 400watt MH to start with and gradually build up to 3. I had it on while I was cleaning the back glass. I was in there for about 10 minutes. That night I didnt feel the greatest but I didnt clue in. Sunday morning I sure figured it out though. Im burnt to a crisp, my scalp even has blisters on it. Has anyone else ever done this? :redface::redface::redface::redface::redface:
That sucks, I hope you heal up fast.

hockey nut 03-09-2009 08:35 PM
Ouch!!! hope your ok!?

fishytime 03-09-2009 08:39 PM
Theres another one for the Marine aquarium cautions sticky.

fragNplug 03-09-2009 10:52 PM
good to know.

midgetwaiter 03-09-2009 11:11 PM
Sounds like a bad one, people often forget or don't know how much UV comes off SE bulbs.

One additional thing to remember with this is that a lot of medications and cosmetic treatment can dramatically increase your sensitivity to UV as well.

reef_junkies 03-10-2009 12:10 AM
Doesn't sound like much fun. Hope you heal quick. SPF Chardonay should help.:redface:

karazy 03-10-2009 12:14 AM
Thats terrible!
Hope you feel better as soon as possible...



T5 FTW!

Johnny Reefer 03-10-2009 12:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by belzebuth (Post 397361)
I saw Alfredhouse yesterday looks like she went to Mexico over the weekend:razz:
She? Your cover's blown "Alfred" :razz:.

Cheers,

alfredshouse 03-10-2009 12:59 AM
Burn update
 
Im raw on the inside and crispy on the outside. Thanks for all the nice comments, I appreciate it!! And yes, I am a female, Alfred is my Yellow Tang.:redface::redface::redface::redface:

fishoholic 03-10-2009 01:35 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by alfredshouse (Post 397522)
Im raw on the inside and crispy on the outside. Thanks for all the nice comments, I appreciate it!! And yes, I am a female, Alfred is my Yellow Tang.:redface::redface::redface::redface:
Nothing wrong with being a girl :wink: and I think Alfred is a cool name for a tang.

fiorano 03-10-2009 05:25 PM
hahaha i have a tang named delilah... anyway ive had the back of my neck burned before by my 250 watts:(

phreezee 03-10-2009 05:34 PM
Really? Don't most of our lights have UV glass?
I have my hands/arms in my tank all the time and have never had this happen.


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