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Old 12-09-2005, 09:31 PM
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Old 12-09-2005, 09:49 PM
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HQI sounds cooler than Pulse or Probe..
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Better par

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Because you can run either DE or SE bulbs.
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HQI sounds cooler than Pulse or Probe..
where is this comming from?

HQI, runs hotter (not a concern as it is the ballasts that run hotter), produces more PAR increases bulb (the same amount as Pulse) and will run any trype of MH 250 watt bulb on the market.

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He said SOUNDS cooler not FEELS cooler. Much like "I drive a Ferrari F430 Spider" sounds cooler than "I drive a Hyundai Pony"
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He said SOUNDS cooler not FEELS cooler. Much like "I drive a Ferrari F430 Spider" sounds cooler than "I drive a Hyundai Pony"
sure does sound cooler.
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Great comparison Christy. Yes that is what i meant.
I'll just chalk it up to a joke gone bad..
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Doh... sorry misread
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