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15000K Metal Halide Bulb - XM, Mogul Base

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The XM single-ended metal halide bulb offers good coloration and intensity. The color is between an 10,000K bulb and a 20,000K bulb: white with a distinct blue tint. This bulb will work with a standard magnetic ballast or an electronic ballast. An excellent choice for nano-reefs and other reef tanks up to 18" deep.

15,000K Color Temperature
Excellent with or without actinic supplementation
Operate on a standard metal halide ballast or electronic ballast
Standard Mogul base

Common questions/problems concerning metal halide lamps:

Metal halide lamps of the same kind are different colors?
Metal halide lamps operate by passing an electric arc through an arc tube that excites particles in the arc tube. When the metal particles reach an excited state they emit energy in the form of visible light. It takes 100 hours of operation before the metal particles stabilize and become a consistent color. All metal halides require 100 hours of operation before color and light output stabilize. All metal halides inherently have a slight color variation between individual lamps.
The metal halide lamp fires and then either burns dull or the arc extinguishes?
Usually the ballast and lamp are not receiving enough power. Metal halides pull a high current. Usually the problem is either there is too great a load on the circuit or the extension cords are of a small wire size and can`t handle the power needed by the ballast. Use only heavy duty extension cords and try running a ballast
off a circuit from another part of the house.
Do I need a cover shield between the lamp and the aquarium?
Metal halide lamps produce a large amount of UV and also have a potential of exploding. The single ended metal halide lamps have an outer jacket which eliminates most of the UV. However, they have an inherent risk of exploding and UL requires metal halide lamps to be enclosed. On double ended lamps there is no UV shield. Double ended lamps must have a glass shield or major eye injuries including blindness may occur.
Can I operate a ballast and lamp together which are designed for different wattages?
Each wattage lamp and ballast are designed together for optimal performance and safety. If you over drive the lamp it may explode and shorten the life of the ballast and lamps. If you under drive the lamp it will also shorten the life of both components and also may explode. Do not mix different type wattages of lamps and ballasts.

NOTE: The bulb should be handled carefully during installation and replacement.

Bulb Replacement Guide
Bulb Types	Life of Bulb*
Normal Output Fluorescent	6-12 months
Very High Output (VHO)	6-12 months
Power Compact (PC)	9-12 months
T5 High Output (T5HO)	9-18 months
Metal Halide	9-12 months
LED (non-moonlight)	~5 years (50,000 hours)
* Manufacturer Recommendations

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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Fantastic by Nick Boyd

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/2/2007 from CONCORD, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: The 15000k 400w XM bulk looks fantastic in my client's tank. It casts a beautiful shimmer on the liverock and illuminates the corals with a perfect blend of blue-and-white color. This bulb is ideal for like-minded people who think 10k is too white and 20k is too blue. The shipping was also amazingly fast, and the bulb was well-packed. I will be returning here for all of my clients' needs. Five stars!
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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Xm 175w 15,000k by TIMOTHY E LADIG

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/26/2007 from HUBBARD, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: This is the second time that I have purchased this exact bulb. My only complaint is the significant difference in color. The first time was fairly blue. This time crisp white. I like both, but would like more consistant.
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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