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Old 03-05-2006, 01:51 AM
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My 250w MH blubl exploded the other day, but only the glass casing....

Is it possible to run the light without the glass surrounding the filament? Or advisable, maybe I should ask?

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Old 03-05-2006, 01:54 AM
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IF you dont mind sun burnt fish, other wise I would advise to replace imed.
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Old 03-05-2006, 01:58 AM
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How does the glass keep the fish from being sunburnt? Isn't it just clear glass that surrounds the filament?
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Old 03-05-2006, 02:13 AM
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That is the UV shield that keeps your fish, corals, and you (your eyes and skin if working in the tank) from getting burnt.
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Old 03-05-2006, 02:16 AM
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Darn....was hoping I could run it while I got a replacement.


Thanks for the heads up.
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PS. How about self-tanning? I'm looking a little whitish lately.....
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Old 03-05-2006, 02:18 AM
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Quote:
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PS. How about self-tanning? I'm looking a little whitish lately.....
Come on, be honest... a bit whitish?
How about Extremely White :P
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