I've currently got a Current-USA SunPod Pro with two 14K 250W DE bulbs. It's time to replace them, so I'm looking at my options. I'm happy with the color(white with a medium blue hue) of the PowerPaq bulbs that come with the unit, but I don't have any idea what kind of PAR they put out. I haven't seen outstanding growth with them as of yet. I don't know who manufactures them as there's no stamp on the bulb. Current USA's website says "When coupled with Currentââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s proprietary electronic driving system, PowerPaq lamps produce the highest lumen per watt of any comparable HID lamp." Of course they don't provide any numbers. The SunPod Pro also uses M80 magnetic ballasts.
So, I don't want to sacrifice PAR for color, but I don't want to run any supplemental lighting either. Here's what I'm thinking:
1) PowerPaq 14K. I already know about the color, but I'd like to find some PAR data.
2) Phoenix 14K. It seems to have good PAR and a similar color to what I'm used to.
3) XM 10K. It seems to have decent PAR as well, but I'm not sure if it will be too white
4) Giesemann 13K "Coral". Good PAR again, but I've heard reports that it's too white/yelllow on it's own.
So, feel free to chime in with your thoughts and opinions. Thanks!
So, I don't want to sacrifice PAR for color, but I don't want to run any supplemental lighting either. Here's what I'm thinking:
1) PowerPaq 14K. I already know about the color, but I'd like to find some PAR data.
2) Phoenix 14K. It seems to have good PAR and a similar color to what I'm used to.
3) XM 10K. It seems to have decent PAR as well, but I'm not sure if it will be too white
4) Giesemann 13K "Coral". Good PAR again, but I've heard reports that it's too white/yelllow on it's own.
So, feel free to chime in with your thoughts and opinions. Thanks!