Opinion on using 6500k daylight 300 watt PC

[CaptiveReef]

I have found a version of Power Compact bulbs that have a day light output of 6500k, I have been using them for indoor plants with very good results.
They give off 300 watts, but only use 75-85 watts and they come in a flood light application, you can't look into them without really squinting your eyes.
You know where I'm going with this, of course a reef application.
I want to try these PC's along with an actinic bulb.
Any opinions about using the 6500k's.


Thanks, CaptiveReef

 

[MIKE NY]

they would work fine....the power is good and the K rating is good also....were did you get them? I was looking for a good/cheap fuge/frag tank bulb. I'm using a couple of PC screw type 27 watt bulbs which produce 100 watts of power each with a 5500k rating.

 

[CaptiveReef]

6500k daylight 300 watt PC

6500k daylight 300 watt PC

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6656047#post6656047 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MIKE NY
they would work fine....the power is good and the K rating is good also....were did you get them? I was looking for a good/cheap fuge/frag tank bulb. I'm using a couple of PC screw type 27 watt bulbs which produce 100 watts of power each with a 5500k rating.

Hey Mike,

I found them in Home Depot, they were $40.00. You have to purchase a wire to use them in a plug application. They are setup to be used outside as a flood light. Whats nice is that you get the bulb with the purchase. I'm going to use 2 along with XM 20,000K
bulbs.

CaptiveReef

 

[MIKE NY]

Ok ....thanks..I saw them ....they come in an enclosed case and have to be wired.....good luck with your lighting project.

 

[CaptiveReef]

Info on bulb

Info on bulb

I have the info on this new bulb,
Lights of America available at Home Depot
Model: Floodlight, FluoreX
Model# 9266
Performance specs:
uses 65 watts output 500 watts
Lumens 4550
CRI 82
Color Temp 6,500k
Bulb life 10,000 hours
Replacement bulb # 9166B

CaptiveReef