Phoenix 14k 250W DE alternative
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One of the locals posted this, and the dude is solid so I believe that he called:
Just got off the phone with Hexarc Blue. There was a big enough uproar on the discontinuation of that bulb that phoenix will be redoing production for the 250w DE bulb. Estimated timeframe for them to be back on the market is late May to late June. Continuation on the other bulbs will be TBD.
It should not be too long until somebody has more to say, either good or bad, so chilling is a good idea IMO.
Just got off the phone with Hexarc Blue. There was a big enough uproar on the discontinuation of that bulb that phoenix will be redoing production for the 250w DE bulb. Estimated timeframe for them to be back on the market is late May to late June. Continuation on the other bulbs will be TBD.
It should not be too long until somebody has more to say, either good or bad, so chilling is a good idea IMO.
Robert Hoeck
Member
My Pheonix died after 3 months and just replaced with a XM 15K bulb. It hasn't burned more than an hour, so can't compare. From what I'd read it seems like a comparable bulb. Glad to hear the Pheonix still will be flying.
tkeracer619
New member
Xm 15k is a lower par bulb. The look is nice if you don't need the extra light
Guygettnby
Well-known member
Radium would be my next choice of bulb. Maybe a bit more hint of blue, but a excellent bulb none the less.
I guess something people should have asked is what type of ballast are you using?
I guess something people should have asked is what type of ballast are you using?
The bottom line is that there is no replacement. 13K AB has some output, but it is yellow and they are REALLY proud of their bulbs - megachrome is about the same. The 15K and 20K XM have some blue, but don't have the output Radium does not make a 250W DE version (that I know of). 14K Hammy looks OK, but is less blue and has less output.
I am hoping that Phoenix makes a comeback. Radium could fill the hole by introducing a bulb. If that did not happen by the time that I ran out of my stockpile of 14K Phoenix, I am getting rid of the HQI redoing my lighting with 10K Hammy SE on M80 with VHO Super Actinics.
Edit: my experience with all of these bulbs is on m80 ballasts.
I am hoping that Phoenix makes a comeback. Radium could fill the hole by introducing a bulb. If that did not happen by the time that I ran out of my stockpile of 14K Phoenix, I am getting rid of the HQI redoing my lighting with 10K Hammy SE on M80 with VHO Super Actinics.
Edit: my experience with all of these bulbs is on m80 ballasts.
Guygettnby
Well-known member
Sorry, I did forget that radiums are only DE when it's a 150w... Hope Phoenix makes a come back soon or radium comes out with a DE 250w bulb.
moondoggy4
Team RC
How are the Elos Spectra Chrome 20k 150 watt?
Rickyrooz1
Acropora Nut
I spoke with multiple online vendors and they all said Phoenix is done, I am not holding my breath as looking on various sites all of the DE style bulbs are on sale and it looks as though they are being phased out. SE is still being produced.
