here it is

[DJ88]

Titus,

I know it did get a bit harsh. That was not my intention. I just want to know the hard facts. I foudn a lot of people just kept saying the same things over again.. They are brighter.. I have seen it with my own eyes. Or so and so says they are brighter. To me that is no good for basing a decision about which puts out more light. Data does.

I have emailed IceCap asking the same questions about the ballasts I have asked elsewhere. The response I recieved today wasn't what I had asked for [img]images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img] and I have sent a reply explaining what I am about to do.

I will say that I am not impressed that so many people want answers and can't get them. We can find out about almost everything that is sold to us. Yet I can't find info on any VHO lighting. Tests, data whatever.

So I will be going at this as soon as possible. I will be ordering a light meter this weekend and start the tests in the new year with new lamps and daily measurements on my tank. I won't be making any statements about which is best in my opinon as I am not in a position to do this. Only the hard data I collect. The reader can make that decision for themselves. If Dana Riddle or Richard Harker want to look at it and make a statement I'd be honored.. lol [img]images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

If anyone wants to lend a hand I welcome it. This is gonna be a bit costly but I think in the end it will be worth it.

[ 06 December 2001: Message edited by: DJ88 ]