Metal Halide Radium 400w 20k

[clintyiu]

I don't want to sound like a ad but thought I should share my experience with you.

I have been thinking of getting the Radium bulb for several months and was going to purchase it from J&L. But I stumbled across this post last week and saw the price. I could not believe such a deal is possible. It took me a while to decide to order 3 bulbs from Stephane.

The bulbs, individually wrapped in their own thick cardboard tubes with bubble wrap, arrived today. I immediately replaced my aging 400w Iwasaki with the new radium bulb.

The new light is AWESOME. There is no need for actinics but I might keep them for ramping down at dusk.

It's not as blue dominant as some people say but maybe the blueline ballast has something to do with that. It will be interesting to see how the spectrum shifts in a month or so.

I had some doubts about laying out $300 to someone I have never met, emailed or conversed on any of the BB's but everything turned out fine.

Thanks Stephane for making the Radiums more affordable than the Iwasaki's!

Clint