SHow me pics of your Hamilton 14K

[NewSchool04]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7472590#post7472590 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefer2005
Mine has been going about 6 mo now with no problems. But the other day I messed with putting the bulb nipple up, and boy, It did not like that. The color shifted blue and got dimmer. I replaced the bulb nipple to the 9 o'clock position and now, all is back to normal.

Are you talking about a SE or DE bulb? I've only used DE bulbs and I didn't know that you could effect the color or brightness with SE bulbs by turning them.

 

[reefer2005]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7475124#post7475124 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NewSchool04
Are you talking about a SE or DE bulb? I've only used DE bulbs and I didn't know that you could effect the color or brightness with SE bulbs by turning them.

It was a SE bulb and it definitely affected mine.

 

[DragonFish]

I've got a Hamilton 14K DE on a JBJ viper and it looks way more yellow than yours do. I have heard that nipple orientation makes a difference with DE but here's the thing, in order to make the socket fit in a Viper they lay the socket on it's side so the nipple isn't up or down, it's on the side. Should I flip the bulb around and see if it makes a difference or will it not make a difference?

 

[jdieck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7521828#post7521828 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DragonFish
I've got a Hamilton 14K DE on a JBJ viper and it looks way more yellow than yours do. I have heard that nipple orientation makes a difference with DE but here's the thing, in order to make the socket fit in a Viper they lay the socket on it's side so the nipple isn't up or down, it's on the side. Should I flip the bulb around and see if it makes a difference or will it not make a difference?

Nipple usually has an effect if it is installed pointing down. Any other position (side to top to oposite side) is generally OK.

 

[deansreef]

looks like a lot of people with sand beds!! i thought that was a no-no these days...

 

[Ti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7521867#post7521867 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jdieck
Nipple usually has an effect if it is installed pointing down. Any other position (side to top to oposite side) is generally OK.

nipple on DE?

 

[jjackson]

yeah there is a little spot on alot of bulbs that is raised about an 1/8 of an inch... it is what I assume is where the bulb is finished and pinched sealed. since SE are glued into the socket. DE are all glass with the ceramic holders