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Old 02-28-2006, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by blaster
what is so special about that bulb?
BLV is the european branding for Ushio (same product but marketed differently in Europe). Ushio has not put out a 14K bulb or any higher K bulb for that matter ever, and since their 10K has been so successful for so many years, they have the reputation and quality behind them to put out a nice higher K bulb.

I have actually located the Ushio 14K bulb in the states at reefgeek.com, but this was after I purchased the BLV. Same difference though, and I'm anxiously awaiting to see how these burn in.
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