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					Originally Posted by robzilla
					
				 
				 
 
thanks for the input, but i'm still puzzled as to which way to go, with the se or de for a pendant light setup.  j&l recommend a de but indicated they didn't carry many bulbs for them.  will getting new bulbs be an issue for the de?  
thoughts on remote ballast vs Built in ventilated ballast 
thanks 
rob 
			
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 What are your needs?  Do you need to save space?  If so, get the DE.  If not, get the SE.  SE is cheaper. The DE system does have a glass shield so if you are placing the light close to the water surface, you don't need to worry about water splashing on the bulb.