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03-21-2006, 02:31 AM
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PC vs VHO for actinics
I would like you opinions and experiences with either PC or VHO actinic lighting.
I have been using 2 x 96w PC actinics along with my MHs for the past two years. I have not been experiencing great success with the PC bulbs. I am averaging bulb failure in under six months, sometimes in as little as three. I'm getting a bit tired of the expense of these bulbs usually around $50 - 60 each plus shipping, I've tried several brands and none seem to last any better that the other. I was checking, and I can run VHOs with the PFO electronic ballast that I have, and would like to know if these are any better than the PCs. I figure even if they don't last any longer, at least they are about half the price to replace. of course I'd have to replace the sockets, but that would be a one time cost that would make the VHOs equal to the cost of the PCs. After that they would be cheaper. Comments please.
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I retired and got a fixed income but it's broke. Ed _______________________________________ 50 gallon FOWLR, 10 gallon sump. 130 gallon reef, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon refugium. 10 gallon quarantine. 60 gallon winter tank for pond fish. 300 gallon pond with waterfall. 
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