Best technique for removing halide bulb?

Che's DW · 12/06/2007, 11:03 PM

Posting for Che here, who wants to know what the best technique is for removing a double-ended halide bulb.

Thanks!

Fliger · 12/06/2007, 11:08 PM

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150 or 250? 150's are much easier, 250's are hard. I put my index finger under each side and my thumb on top at the ceramic and just wiggle upwards. You can't get too far up on one end before you raise the other. And don't forget to breath.

Che's DW · 12/06/2007, 11:13 PM

He says 250s. And he broke them both.

Fliger · 12/06/2007, 11:16 PM

That does stink. It takes a lot of patience, and certain brand clips are much harder than others. I usually take a flathead screwdriver and loosen the clips on new fixtures. Its insane that they make it so hard, and no one ever changes it!

Che · 12/07/2007, 01:43 PM

Aw shucks, oh well at least I was replacing the bulbs anyhow.

Oh, by the way thanks for the Tunze Osmolater advice. Works beautifully again.

Che

12/06/2007, 11:03 PM	#1
Che's DW Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 127	Best technique for removing halide bulb? Posting for Che here, who wants to know what the best technique is for removing a double-ended halide bulb. Thanks!

12/06/2007, 11:08 PM	#2
Fliger Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 9,532	Vewwwwe Vewwwweee Cawwwwwfuwwwweee 150 or 250? 150's are much easier, 250's are hard. I put my index finger under each side and my thumb on top at the ceramic and just wiggle upwards. You can't get too far up on one end before you raise the other. And don't forget to breath. __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

12/06/2007, 11:16 PM	#4
Fliger Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 9,532	That does stink. It takes a lot of patience, and certain brand clips are much harder than others. I usually take a flathead screwdriver and loosen the clips on new fixtures. Its insane that they make it so hard, and no one ever changes it! __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

12/07/2007, 01:43 PM	#5
Che Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 960	Aw shucks, oh well at least I was replacing the bulbs anyhow. Oh, by the way thanks for the Tunze Osmolater advice. Works beautifully again. Che __________________ "I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. - Lloyd Dobler Current Tank Info: Young 125g with 30g sump mixed reef - gieseman 3X250 MH + 156W T5 lighting, 160lbs. pukani live rock, 1-3" ssb, closed loop with OM 2way Squirt, 1/4 HP Arctica Chiller, kalk reactor, 2- Tunze 6100 stream with Multicontroller, Neptune AC III.

12/06/2007, 11:13 PM	#3
Che's DW Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 127	He says 250s. And he broke them both.