Radium metal halide bulbs will not be produced anymore!
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point is its best to try to find actual stock numbers for a search.
After mining the thread I posted above found these 600k m80 driven 250w bulbs..
GE ARC250/T/H/960 R Metal Halide 250W 26683 Light Bulb, Replacement Lamp
www.replacementlightbulbs.com
Looks to be about 5500k-ish. E40 base Ballast ??
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Troylee
all about the diy!!!!!
Still like it better than todays lighting… it’s funny that the majority of people who have tanks is led but when they see a halide tank they’re blown away! I can see how this hobby shifted so easily cause people don’t stay long it’s crazy how fast the turn around is here in reefing.. I am the only halide lit tank in Vegas that I’m aware of and when this new gen of reefers come over to get a frag and see my tank they’re blown away! The fish look better, the shimmer is insane, acros look healthier with thicker flesh and in my opinion better growth patterns “most likely due to better coverage” and just makes for a healthier looking tank all the way around if you ask me.. a few have actually left my house looking to switch over to halides after seeing a tank with them.. it’s old technology with out a doubt it’s sad many generations of reefers never got to experience them.
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Yanir34
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You are so right...I'm thinking that even today ,there is no true competition from LED companies to MH in terms of growth patterns ,growth rate ,shimmer , overall health of corals and fish (well ,there is one company, Reefi that really grab my attention but I'm thinking they are the only company that really gives good results) .
heck , I'm even not using MH , I'm using 10×54w ATI power module T5 with 5 full spectrum bulbs, and I really love the results ! I started all of this SPS as tiny frags 1.5 year ago.
Note : the radion that shown in the image is above the smaller LPS tank .
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djf91
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For those with older ballasts, the capacitors and starters can be sourced and replaced for most units. These are usually the components that fail. I replaced the capacitors on all of my Bluewave ballasts after one of them stopped working. There was a noticeable increase in output on all units after I did this.
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Troylee
all about the diy!!!!!
I always ran halides and took a break.. I came back and bought into the hype of leds and lit my first tank with radions and I hated it! It left really bad taste in my mouth and I went right back to halides! My good friend has the reefi uno pros and I will say it’s an amazing led and I loved what I saw! If I ever made the switch back I would buy reefi as my first choice over any other led! I hope it never comes to that “they quit making halide bulbs” but that’s where I sit on the debate. T5’s are amazing but I was personally never a fan cause I love the shimmer but I would never knock them they are legit and grow some crazy acros and color them nicely without a doubt!You are so right...I'm thinking that even today ,there is no true competition from LED companies to MH in terms of growth patterns ,growth rate ,shimmer , overall health of corals and fish (well ,there is one company, Reefi that really grab my attention but I'm thinking they are the only company that really gives good results) .
heck , I'm even not using MH , I'm using 10×54w ATI power module T5 with 5 full spectrum bulbs, and I really love the results ! I started all of this SPS as tiny frags 1.5 year ago.
Troylee
all about the diy!!!!!
They’re def powerful I’ve ran t5 halide combos and they can wash out a halide easy haha! Currently I run reefbrite xho mapped out around my halides for a dusk to dawn effect. I love the color of my tank and the look.
Yanir34
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They’re def powerful I’ve ran t5 halide combos and they can wash out a halide easy haha! Currently I run reefbrite xho mapped out around my halides for a dusk to dawn effect. I love the color of my tank and the look.
Looking good !
rc1626
Active Member
Random MH question but thought about making my own lumenarc reflectors but can’t seem to source the cad file that used to be available via google. Sounds like it was something people used to do back in the day. If anyone has it and is willing to share it would be appreciated. Not sure if R2R would want it posted directly here (not sure if it’s still a patented design) but if you could pm me and I can give you an email address.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Found info from a previous thread when I asked some time ago. Not the file but the dimensions. If anyone has the file it would certainly make it easier to print.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Found info from a previous thread when I asked some time ago. Not the file but the dimensions. If anyone has the file it would certainly make it easier to print.
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I know right? Waaaaaay older than I am hehe. I do not think that I would pay for 33 yo ballasts of course.
Thank you for your information but it is quite irrelevant to what we are talking right now isn't it?
Maybe just rebuild the file from this..
Also may help...
3D Warehouse
3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.
DIY Lumenarc III Reflectors
Kickin it old school. I learned this from the history channel. Lol! Step 1- obtained cad file from internet and purchased solar tube material from homedepot Step 2- transfer onto cardboard for template and transfer onto aluminum Step3- cutout pieces and make bends Step4- pop rivet together...
bostonreefers.org
History:
Product Review: Analyzing Reflectors: Lumenbrite III, Lumenmax Elite, Lumenmax, and Lumenarc III
Reflector design for reef aquariums has improved considerably allowing for more efficient use of light. With these reflectors we can now light reef aquarium with fewer lamps, get deeper light penetration over larger areas.
reefs.com
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This months "tank of the month" run on radion xr15's × 10. WOW!
Look, I love halides, and ran them for many years, im 66.. I have always said that if you know what you are doing any quality light system will work.
Take a look at this thread. If it was a halide lit system it would look just as good, imo.
Run what you want its all good.
This is not a negative for halide coment. Its just an incredable. system.
Thread 'REEF OF THE MONTH - February 2022: Jay_Bro's 400-Gallon Dream Tank' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r...y-2022-jay_bros-400-gallon-dream-tank.890040/
Look, I love halides, and ran them for many years, im 66.. I have always said that if you know what you are doing any quality light system will work.
Take a look at this thread. If it was a halide lit system it would look just as good, imo.
Run what you want its all good.
This is not a negative for halide coment. Its just an incredable. system.
Thread 'REEF OF THE MONTH - February 2022: Jay_Bro's 400-Gallon Dream Tank' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r...y-2022-jay_bros-400-gallon-dream-tank.890040/
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DenverSaltyFarm
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Of course, Here is the info. This is the ballast that works great for both 250W 20k Reef Bright Bulbs and 250w 20k Radium bulbs (both bulbs I have on hand to test)
Label on Ballast S50 internals (In the Grow industry a magnetic ballast rated for high pressure sodium HPS bulbs are the ballast we want)
Again here is a link to this ballast $25
They Also have a 400w version of this ballast $69 and I might pick up 3 of those as well to keep on hand. here is that link
AgroStar 400w HPS Ballast | HTG Supply Hydroponics & Grow Lights
The AgroStar 400 Watt High Pressure Sodium ballast is manufactured by High Yield Lighting, a leading manufacturer of horticultural lighting fixtures and bulbs. It features high-quality components as well as an efficient design to ensure optimal performance in the indoor garden. Electrical...
www.htgsupply.com
Inside shot of the internals:
Powering a Reef Bright 200w 20k Bulb without issue
Powering up a Radium 250w 20k Bulb without issue
Below is the ballast not to get its the M58 and did not power these bulbs here is that link
AgroStar 250w MH Ballast | HTG Supply
Shop our AgroStar inventory for a selection of lighting ballasts that suit your needs. HTG Supply has optimal ballasts for your next project. Get one today!
www.htgsupply.com
Hopefully this helps
ogasman
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Radium vs Reefbrite 20k 400w bulbs
It seems like not many people are running the Reefbrite bulbs. Is there a reason? They seem to have good customer service when there are issues. I am currently running 400w Radiums on my display tank. With the availability questions and increased cost of the Radiums, I was looking for a replacement. I picked up a few of the 20k 400w Reefbrite bulbs to try. The color is pretty comparable to my eye.
Does anybody have some hard data on these two bulb choices like a spectral graph, par output, heat production (the Radiums run hot)? How long will the Reefbrite bulbs run vs the Radiums?
Paul
It seems like not many people are running the Reefbrite bulbs. Is there a reason? They seem to have good customer service when there are issues. I am currently running 400w Radiums on my display tank. With the availability questions and increased cost of the Radiums, I was looking for a replacement. I picked up a few of the 20k 400w Reefbrite bulbs to try. The color is pretty comparable to my eye.
Does anybody have some hard data on these two bulb choices like a spectral graph, par output, heat production (the Radiums run hot)? How long will the Reefbrite bulbs run vs the Radiums?
Paul
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