XM MH 10k bulbs Inconsistent

[jlx4]

Just replaced my 3 Hamilton 10k MH with XM's 10k. 2 of the 3 are fine, the other looks like a nice lemon color. Tried the nipple above the vertical, and every other way as well. Finnally replaced with old Hamilton (always save at least one). Not as bright, but certainly not yellow.

Do I have any recourse with XM, or with TFP where I got them?
Anyone have suggestions?

I think I'll invest in higher quality bulbs next time

PS, the XM bulbs have been burning 1 week

 

[VaderWS6]

You need to check out my post on the XM 10k's. Look at the pics of my reef under these bulbs. Needless to say, XM is sending me replacements.

 

[smcooler]

I had 2 out of 3 burn out in less then 2 months 400 watt 10k they replaced them.



stan

 

[jlx4]

Thanks for the info, I'll send them an e-mail and see what happens.

Won't but them again, I'll do more homework!

 

[mwood]

EVC 10k bulbs look to have similar par and spectral plots to xm 10k bulbs per sanjay's website. I also read that sanjay switched the pen state reef from xm 10k's to evc 10k's due to quality issues.