Wondering if I wreaked my bulb?

michika · #1 09-18-2007, 04:39 AM

No, it shouldn't hurt the bulb.

bv_reefer · #2 09-19-2007, 05:49 AM

hamilton bulbs are pretty decent right? i'm eyeing some nice 14k's at ocean aquatics..

mark · #3 09-19-2007, 01:39 PM

Seem okay for me, crisp white, no yellow and wouldn't say too blue either.

The problem from the other night aside (and the bulb still works), in the ~ year and half I've been running MHs, I have had 2 of the Hamilton bulbs burn out within about 6 months of being installed. Not sure if this is typical compared to other manufacturers, might be worth a separate post for bulb reliability/life.

michika · #4 09-19-2007, 02:50 PM

In my experience most bulbs are ment to last at least a year. I've had one burn out before the 3 month mark, and it was exchanged as we concluded it was faulty.

I would probably speak to whomever you purchased the bulb from if they are burning out so quickly.

Jason McK · #5 09-19-2007, 03:29 PM

I blew a Ushio by bumbing the switch so it cycled in about 1 second.
but leaving it off for a minute shouldn't hurt it

J

mark · #6 09-19-2007, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michika

In my experience most bulbs are ment to last at least a year. I've had one burn out before the 3 month mark, and it was exchanged as we concluded it was faulty.

I would probably speak to whomever you purchased the bulb from if they are burning out so quickly.

Went right to Hamilton, told something like though not common, burning out after 6 months not necessarily considered a premature failure.

But if I loose another one after 6 months I'll be changing to a different company.