What 250 watt bulb?

[BrianOKC]

I currently run 250 watt XM 10k bulbs on my IceCap ballast. This is too yellow for me , wanting to go more on the blue side. I'm wanting opinion's for 14k-20k bulbs that people are running on an IceCap ballast. I know a lot of people are running Radium's but does this bulb fire on an IceCap ballast at the correct kelvin rating since your not over driving the bulb?

 

[mfinn]

I happen to like the Hamilton 14K bulb. Nice blue/white color.

 

[BrianOKC]

anyone else run IceCap 250 ballast?

 

[HerbieK]

I am running Radiums on a 250 Watt Blue Line electronic ballast. I would think that most electronics would be similar.

They are a very nice blue where you may not even want to run actinics, but I do run 2X 160 Watt VHOs along w/ my Radiums.

 

[mikearoni]

I am running Radiums as well with 2 t5 actinic, and I love em.

 

[silverking]

i am running radiums on icecap ballasts

 

[JRoweNole]

I have an Aquaconnect 14K SE run on my IceCap Electronic Ballast.

According to Sanjay's site, this bulb/ballast combination will provide the highest PAR value for a 250W 14K bulb.

I really like the color, too.

More expensive but worth it in my opinion.

 

[mikearoni]

^ have any pics of said bulb?

 

[JRoweNole]

Sorry, no pics (I need to upgrade my camera to be able to take some good pics!).

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

The Phoenix 14K bulb is a really nice color.

 

[E.intheC]

I have a Phoenix 14,000K bulb. I'd like it to be a bit brighter, but that could be me something else. Not really sure.

 

[smariner]

Give the EVC 14K or 20K a shot... You won't be disappointed! Many people here on RC have had great success with these lamps.

Hope this helps,
Chad D. Bryant

 

[SirToppemHat]

I've also heard good things about the EVC bulbs mentioned above. Currently I have AB 20K's and love the white/purple color. Costly bulbs though.

 

[sammyfish]

Where can I buy EVC 250 w 14k DE bulbs. I've done a search but have not been able to find them.


**Edit: Found them. Thanks**

 

[E.intheC]

I feel like my 250 watt Phoenix isnt' as bright as my stock coralife 150 watt bulb..
It may be b/c the latter was a 10,000K (I think) but I'm not sure. The 250 should look a ton brighter, right?