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Old 09-18-2009, 06:14 AM
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I have a aquamedic aquaspacelight fixture 2x250 MH + 2 pc.
The previous owner told me that I only need to change the bulb when it starts flickering. true
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Old 09-18-2009, 10:47 AM
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I have a aquamedic aquaspacelight fixture 2x250 MH + 2 pc.
The previous owner told me that I only need to change the bulb when it starts flickering. true
Definitely FALSE if you want to grow anything.
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Old 09-18-2009, 05:10 PM
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I have a aquamedic aquaspacelight fixture 2x250 MH + 2 pc.
The previous owner told me that I only need to change the bulb when it starts flickering. true
Not true, bulbs should be replaced once a year.
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Old 09-18-2009, 05:29 PM
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And if you use low cost bulbs, more than once a year!

I also don't find PC's lasting a year no matter which ones I buy...they really only go 8 months with any strength.
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