outtafocus Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Well I just went to test out my new Hamilton 150w HQI pendant and guess what, I cant see how the bulb I received with the unit can possibly fit into the sockets. Are there different types of double ended buld ends? The ceramic end are about 1/4 away from the contacts in the sockets. See the pics which follow. (If I can load them correct) http://www.nano-reef.com/gallery/data/500/...71Picture_6.jpg http://www.nano-reef.com/gallery/data/500/...71Picture_5.jpg http://www.nano-reef.com/gallery/data/500/...71Picture_3.jpg http://www.nano-reef.com/gallery/data/500/...71Picture_2.jpg And from what I can tell there isnt any way of getting the contacts to touch the metal on the bulb end, even if there wasnt a gap. Please help. Link to comment
outtafocus Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Also, are MH bulbs supposed to look as if they have been used? Mine has a purple haze in the center, you can kinda see it in the pics. Looks as if it has been running for a period of time. Do the bulbs get "fired" before packaging? Link to comment
Pili4444 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 The sockets look like they are for a 250w bulb not 150w. The bulb is definatly a 150w but i think the sockets are the problem. I would call whoever you get the pendent from to see if you can varify a product number or serial number. Also check the ballast to see if it says 150w or 250w (it might not though). Link to comment
outtafocus Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 I just did some research on Hellolights and looked at the sockets for both 150w and 250w. Thank you Pili4444 I believe you are correct. So that now becomes a huge PITA, I thought I was all ready to go. DAMN Link to comment
outtafocus Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Ballast is 150w, damn again, I was hoping I got a 250 watter for the price of 150w Link to comment
outtafocus Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 So,polite but assertive email has been sent to oceanaquatics, hopefully situation can be corrected quickly. I will keep you all posted. Link to comment
Pili4444 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 The sockets shouldnt be a big deal to replace if they dont send you a new unit although i dont see why they wouldnt. Good luck:). Link to comment
outtafocus Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 The correct pendant is already on the way. I have a DHL tracking number to prove it. Now I just need to ship out the incorrect one. Oceanaquatics.com gets a high five! Link to comment
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