Will this hurt or help my MH bulbs?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by szogun, May 6, 2004.

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  1. szogun

    szogun Feather Duster

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    Hi all I have a big fan on one the side of my canopy and when its on my whole canopy is a small thunder :)
    The question I have is will it hurt my bulbs? because they are cool all the time when the fan is on.
    I would like to keep it that way cause my temp went down about 5 degrees :) What you think?
     
    szogun, May 6, 2004
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  2. Jason McKenzie

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    MH bulbs tend to burn at the secified K rating when they are HOT. I would point the fan at the water a bit to give you the same cooling effect without directly cooling the bulbs

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  4. captivereefs

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    Coral vue fans work great! Don't forget the 6% discount!! A fan blowing right on a MH bulb will not affect the color temprature it burns at.
     
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    Wow glad to hear that Darin!
     
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    Cool find Naut.. A fan with a thermostat... hmmm.... think I'll be placing an order for that one. :)
     
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  7. Jason McKenzie

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    Does Captive Reef ship Dry goods to Canada??????
     
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  8. Land_Fish

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    Jason you may have to go to the web site and go to contacts. email Darin or IM him
     
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    Yes we ship into canada depending on the item. Shoot me an E-mail at [email protected]
     
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