quack Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 i got my new light today, a 250w MH. it was ment to come with a 13k bulb but in the action it said that it could come with a 5500k bulb if needed well i asked of the 5500k bulb for my plants, but today when it came im sure its the 13k bulb as its really blue. my question is if it was the 5500k bulb then it should be more of a yellow-white colour right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Yes, you should definately be able to tell if you have the 13000K or the 5500K. The 13000 should look quite blue, and the 5500K should look, as you said, a yellowy white. It *should* also say on the bulb what kelvin rating it is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 nah it didnt just 250w and the brand. its deffently blue tho! man i hate it when this short of stuff happens :evil: . i emailed the trader and told them, just waiting for a reply. i hope they send me the other blub other wise the light will end up costing way more by the time i buy the new bulb how much it a 6500k bulb worth? thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Quack PM JetskiSteve to see if he has a 6500K bulb. I bought 3 14000K 250W off him and they are excellent (actually bought 4 as I broke one fitting it into my Arcadia fitting! - was not a happy camper :evil: ) I know he sells other bulbs as well but not sure what Cheers Skippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 i think i brought it off him. is his user name on trademe jetkiersteve. i havent had an email yet :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Yer that is his username on TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Steve is good, I'm sure he will sort you out. BTW the lower K bulbs should be really easy to get, your local lighting shop should have them, its the about same kevin range as they use in offices etc so they are common as. But if you do get stuck I'll happily get one for you and do a swap, I know the shop down the road from me has them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I started to read the thread & thought "this sound sounds familiar" then got further down & realised why. wierd I'm sure i swapped them? Email me ASAP & I'll sort it. Sorry dood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Also keep in mind the colors can shift a bit when they're first burning in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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