Anybody ever try these bulbs? HAMILTON MH 250W 14K

[bassman]

Originally Posted by littlesilvermax

I use them in 250 14k DE variety. I had one burn out a few years ago, but they work good, last for a lot more then a year,and I like the color.

Cool, I wonder if there is much difference in the Mogul style, probably not much.

They claim a person wouldn't need actinics, do you agree with this statement?

[Jason McK]

I use one on my frag tank with no actinic. works very well. I'm very impressed with the bulb

J

[Chowder]

I use a 250w DE and a 400w DE over my display. I do not use actinics and like the colour I get off the bulb.

[bassman]

Cool, not that I have a problem adding some actinics but if I don't need to that will save some money, power and heat.

[mark]

Used to (250W DE), but switched to Ushio because the Hamilton's were not lasting. One bulb lasted 6 months, and the other two only got a month each before burning out (posted here).

I really liked the colour, was the crisp white with a bit a blue. Find the 14K Ushio look yellow in comparison.

Did find the look with the actinics a little better than just with the Hamiltons alone.