Following on the heels of JB NYââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s fantastic 250 watt bulb comparison, the burn in has started on the available 150 watt Double Ended Metal Halide bulb and ballast combinations. My personal reasons are strictly selfish: I have four 2x150 Aqua Medic aquastarlights and four new style PFO Mini Pendants. It is close to replacement time for all 12 bulbs and you can imagine a box of 150 DE bulbs each year is quite a commitment.
Measurements will be conducted in the same size box, with the same type of equipment, same sensor distance, and in the same manner as JB NYââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s testing here:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254667
Equipment to be used in the tests:
Apogee Instruments QMSS-ELEC Quantum Meter with remote sensor. Calibrated for electric lamps.
Apogee Instruments Leveling plate for the sensor.
APC Matrix 3000XR for power conditioning.
Electronics Educational Devices Watts Up? Pro (a Watts Up? is on hand for comparison to the exact device used in 250 SE testing)
Sony DCR-TRV30 for pictures at the moment.
The following bulbs are currently in the 120 hour burn in process on Advance M81 Ballasts:
Aqualine 150 watt 10000K
Colorlite Blue 150 watt PN BLV 224321 HIT-DE 150 blau
IceCap 150 watt 10000K
Ushio 150 watt 5200K? PN DD/UVP
The following bulbs are in transit:
CoralVue 150 watt 10000K
CoralVue 150 watt 20000K
Giesemann BLV Daylight 150 watt TS 6000K
Giesemann BLV Cool White 150 watt TS 10000K
Giesemann Megachrome Marine TS 150 watt 13000K
Sources for the following bulbs are sought and the bulbs will be scheduled pending purchase or confirmation of shipment:
CoralVue 6500K
Iwasaki 6500K
Iwasaki Aqua 50000K DE
Sylvania AquaArc 10000K
Ushio 10000K
Ushio 20000K
Ballasts on hand:
Advance M81
Ballasts in transit
CoralVue 150 watt Electronic Ballast
Sources for the following ballasts are sought and will be added pending purchase or confirmation of shipment:
Aromat
IceCap 150
Reliable
Other bulbs and ballasts can be added depending on the level of interest from the community and availability. Sources for the bulb or ballast along with the request will always be appreciated.
Measurements will be conducted in the same size box, with the same type of equipment, same sensor distance, and in the same manner as JB NYââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s testing here:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254667
Equipment to be used in the tests:
Apogee Instruments QMSS-ELEC Quantum Meter with remote sensor. Calibrated for electric lamps.
Apogee Instruments Leveling plate for the sensor.
APC Matrix 3000XR for power conditioning.
Electronics Educational Devices Watts Up? Pro (a Watts Up? is on hand for comparison to the exact device used in 250 SE testing)
Sony DCR-TRV30 for pictures at the moment.
The following bulbs are currently in the 120 hour burn in process on Advance M81 Ballasts:
Aqualine 150 watt 10000K
Colorlite Blue 150 watt PN BLV 224321 HIT-DE 150 blau
IceCap 150 watt 10000K
Ushio 150 watt 5200K? PN DD/UVP
The following bulbs are in transit:
CoralVue 150 watt 10000K
CoralVue 150 watt 20000K
Giesemann BLV Daylight 150 watt TS 6000K
Giesemann BLV Cool White 150 watt TS 10000K
Giesemann Megachrome Marine TS 150 watt 13000K
Sources for the following bulbs are sought and the bulbs will be scheduled pending purchase or confirmation of shipment:
CoralVue 6500K
Iwasaki 6500K
Iwasaki Aqua 50000K DE
Sylvania AquaArc 10000K
Ushio 10000K
Ushio 20000K
Ballasts on hand:
Advance M81
Ballasts in transit
CoralVue 150 watt Electronic Ballast
Sources for the following ballasts are sought and will be added pending purchase or confirmation of shipment:
Aromat
IceCap 150
Reliable
Other bulbs and ballasts can be added depending on the level of interest from the community and availability. Sources for the bulb or ballast along with the request will always be appreciated.