How to change a DE bulb?

[JenDub]

Hello to all,

I'm trying to swap my 10k de bulb out with a radium but can't figure out how to release the bulb from the bracket. I figured I'd ask before I do something to damage my fixture...

Thanks for the help! Charles

 

[gcarroll]

the ends are spring loaded. push the bulb toward either clip and the other end should be exposed to remove with ease. Don't worry about breaking the 10K. Just don't break the Radium.

 

[Bebo77]

really? i just pull them out... they should pull out very easy....

 

[JenDub]

hehe, no worries, it was just sticking a little and I didn't want to muscle it. It popped out no problem and the radium made it in safely =)

 

[gcarroll]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7620798#post7620798 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
really? i just pull them out... they should pull out very easy....

Since the Radium bulb is mine, please do not take this advise! Gabe this instructions you gave are for 250 watt DE bulbs which have a different connection than the 150 watt.

 

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7620823#post7620823 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gcarroll
Since the Radium bulb is mine, please do not take this advise! Gabe this instructions you gave are for 250 watt DE bulbs which have a different connection than the 150 watt.

opps... so sorry

 

[gcarroll]

Gabe I was jus kidding. I had already called Charles!

 

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7621570#post7621570 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gcarroll
Gabe I was jus kidding. I had already called Charles!

doh... :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :fun4:

 

[BlueStag]

When did they start making a DE version Radium? How does it compare to other brands such as Phoenix? Does it compare to the SE Radium too?

 

[omeg]

I have pfo mini 250 DE and those are not spring loaded. I have a hard time pulling them out also. They are pita to remove.

 

[ScotchMaster]

My aqua medic ocean light isnt spring loaded either...I just pulled the bulb out and rubbed some alcohol on it to get my finger prints off of it

 

[gcarroll]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7623825#post7623825 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BlueStag
When did they start making a DE version Radium? How does it compare to other brands such as Phoenix? Does it compare to the SE Radium too?

Radium has made a 150 watt DE for several years. It is more blue than the Phoenix but makes the corals fluoresce more. I only wish they made it in 250 watt DE.

 

[gcarroll]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7623964#post7623964 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by omeg
I have pfo mini 250 DE and those are not spring loaded. I have a hard time pulling them out also. They are pita to remove.

Home depot has a spray lubricant in the electrical deptartment. It makes the bulb much easier to get in and out.