mxpro32 Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 im thinking about getting my girlfriend a 70w metal halide system for her tank for her birthday but im not sure if it would be too hot for her abs plastic hood. currently she is running the 65w lights of america light that is really close to the plastic and it is fine. how far from the plastic would the bulb have to be so that it wouldnt melt? there is a good size cooling fan blowing directly on the bulb in the hood. also where can you get a complete 70w system for the cheapest? thanks Link to comment
adinsxq Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 HTH. seriously, i wouldn't do it. if... 1. plastic around the attached portion melts 2. socket and bulb fall in salty water 3. fire Link to comment
Korbin Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 Was this person using a metal halide on an eclipse tank? better yet.. Was it you? Link to comment
DeskJockey Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 Holy Shiat!! Adin if thats yours how long was that burning before someone noticed? Link to comment
adinsxq Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 not mine, some guy's office tank that well... melted. chris-marks has the story... CHIME IN ADMIN DOOD! Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 yeah those 70 watters are NOT good. I got one recently. it is too yellow in color, and got WICKED HOT, even with a fan in a hood. I think the technology needs to be researched more. as the 70 Watter in question is a HQI double pole light right? not a mogul style base. post a link to the one you are talking about, si I don't misquote myself. Link to comment
mxpro32 Posted March 21, 2003 Author Share Posted March 21, 2003 do they make a single ended metal halide setup? i was looking at the aqualine AB 10k bulb. but i dont want to have a fire hazard. i was just thinking that 70w might not get much hotter than 65w of flourescent. Link to comment
DeskJockey Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 damn I was thinking of doing a 70w set-up too Dave what brand of bulb are you using? Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 UGH.... as asked... I need a LINK to know WTF you are babbeling on about... geez.... R U Blind? lol. Link to comment
DeskJockey Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 damn you slapnutz I dont care what bulb he is going to use I want to know what bulb YOU are using! If its a link you must have here then:http://www.hellolights.com/70w10hqidoub.html Link to comment
mxpro32 Posted March 23, 2003 Author Share Posted March 23, 2003 i was asking for general advice about 70w halides, including which one to get and where to get it. the hellolights setup that deskjockey linked to is one i was considering. what do you guys think of that setup? Link to comment
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