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lifespan of 250 watt 12k sunburst MH


Guy

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I am running MH on my 29 gallon and am using 2x 175 MH 12k sunburst. They are actually in two separate Icecap hoods, but one of the bulbs failed after 3 months. The other bulb is running fine after 5 months. I am also using the sunburst on my 250-watt set up and have had good luck with that bulb.

 

My question is; is the short bulb life an anomaly? Or have I just been lucky with my other bulbs. The price is good for these bulbs, but the money will mount up quickly if I need to replace them twice as often.

 

Thanks

Guy

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no, that is not an acceptable life span for a MH bulb, they should last at least 12 months.

 

I would be contacting the supplier.

 

-skeletor-

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