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Old 11-01-2004, 04:54 PM
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Chad,

How are the lights now? I'm considering ordering them in DE 250 14K. Did they whiten up any more?

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Old 11-01-2004, 07:38 PM
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I've only had them for 10 days and haven't really noticed a drastic color change....maybe a bit whiter though. I am in favour of the blue color so I hope it doesn't fade much more.
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Got a full tank shot with them on Danny..??
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Old 11-01-2004, 07:51 PM
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How are the lights now? I'm considering ordering them in DE 250 14K. Did they whiten up any more?

Garrick.
they do seem whiter.. but maybe its just me adjusting too it.. I like it so far tho.
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mine seem a little more white as well.... could be just adjusting to it though.
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Got a full tank shot with them on Danny..??
I'm still trying to get my buddy's camera, I promise I will post pics here as soon as I get them.
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Old 11-04-2004, 04:01 PM
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Just a quick update for everyone. My friend's MH setup, which is identical to mine hasn't been firing. So I took my whole setup to his place to diagnose the problem. The problem was solved by sanding the contacts on the bulbs to ensure a better connection.

On another note, we compaired the color of the two 14K ARC bulbs. Mine has been in use for about 12 days while his has anly a few hours on it. Mine is very much whiter now that it has been burnt in. I may add some actinic after all.

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Old 11-04-2004, 04:16 PM
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my 14k's were not firing either until I sanded the contact. However.. mine still has trouble firing on its own.. I have to plug it in a few times to get it to fire up..

But apparently they are working to fix this problem. Seems to be only on a few ballasts.
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How is the contact in your socket? Mine looked pretty shiney so I didn't bother sanding it but it could help.
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Old 11-04-2004, 04:52 PM
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You should never have to sand the contact of a new bulb. That is definitely a defect.
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