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BrianOKC
08/28/2009, 07:13 PM
I currently run 250 watt XM 10k bulbs on my IceCap ballast. This is too yellow for me , wanting to go more on the blue side. I'm wanting opinion's for 14k-20k bulbs that people are running on an IceCap ballast. I know a lot of people are running Radium's but does this bulb fire on an IceCap ballast at the correct kelvin rating since your not over driving the bulb?
mfinn
08/28/2009, 07:15 PM
I happen to like the Hamilton 14K bulb. Nice blue/white color.
BrianOKC
08/28/2009, 09:41 PM
anyone else run IceCap 250 ballast?
HerbieK
08/29/2009, 11:40 AM
I am running Radiums on a 250 Watt Blue Line electronic ballast. I would think that most electronics would be similar.

They are a very nice blue where you may not even want to run actinics, but I do run 2X 160 Watt VHOs along w/ my Radiums.
mikearoni
08/29/2009, 12:33 PM
I am running Radiums as well with 2 t5 actinic, and I love em.
silverking
08/29/2009, 12:35 PM
i am running radiums on icecap ballasts
JRoweNole
08/31/2009, 12:42 PM
I have an Aquaconnect 14K SE run on my IceCap Electronic Ballast.

According to Sanjay's site, this bulb/ballast combination will provide the highest PAR value for a 250W 14K bulb.

I really like the color, too.

More expensive but worth it in my opinion.
mikearoni
08/31/2009, 12:44 PM
^ have any pics of said bulb?
JRoweNole
08/31/2009, 01:03 PM
Sorry, no pics (I need to upgrade my camera to be able to take some good pics!).
Sugar Magnolia
08/31/2009, 01:18 PM
The Phoenix 14K bulb is a really nice color.
E.intheC
08/31/2009, 04:22 PM
I have a Phoenix 14,000K bulb. I'd like it to be a bit brighter, but that could be me something else. Not really sure.
smariner
09/01/2009, 12:13 PM
Give the EVC 14K or 20K a shot... You won't be disappointed! Many people here on RC have had great success with these lamps.

Hope this helps,
Chad D. Bryant
SirToppemHat
09/01/2009, 01:02 PM
I've also heard good things about the EVC bulbs mentioned above. Currently I have AB 20K's and love the white/purple color. Costly bulbs though.
sammyfish
09/01/2009, 01:42 PM
Where can I buy EVC 250 w 14k DE bulbs. I've done a search but have not been able to find them.


**Edit: Found them. Thanks**
E.intheC
09/01/2009, 04:03 PM
I feel like my 250 watt Phoenix isnt' as bright as my stock coralife 150 watt bulb..
It may be b/c the latter was a 10,000K (I think) but I'm not sure. The 250 should look a ton brighter, right?