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14000K Metal Halide Bulb - Hamilton, Mogul Base

14000K Metal Halide Bulb - Hamilton, Mogul Base

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175W 14000K METAL HALIDE SINGLE ENDED BULB—HAMILTON

The Hamilton single-ended 14000K metal halide bulb offers excellent coloration and good intensity. It is crisp-white with a blue tint. It brings out the fluorescent pigments in corals nicely. Fluorescent supplementation is usually not necessary, but can be used for added intensity and to simulate dawn and dusk. This bulb will work with a standard magnetic ballast, magnetic pulse-start ballast or electronic ballast. An excellent choice for  reef tanks up to 18" deep. on how the different Kelvin ratings appear and more information on metal halide bulbs.

Common questions/problems concerning metal halide lamps:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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. Using soft gloves is a good idea to keep finger prints off bulb. This is 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
 

**Please Note** Pulse start type lamps may ignite and work just fine on a probe start ballast for a few months; however, as the lamp ages, the electrodes erode and higher voltage is needed to start the lamp. The open circuit voltage provided by probe start ballasts is not sufficient to ignite a pulse start lamp.


Manufacturer Info

Hamilton Technology Aquarium Supplies
Hamilton Technology is the leading manufacturer of high quality aquarium lighting offering customers the widest selection of metal halide, compact fluorescent and VHO lighting available today at the lowest prices. Their mission is to offer state-of-the-art lighting that meets high standards of quality, innovation and value. Hamilton Technology has served the lighting needs of both the professional and the hobbyist aquarist for more than sixteen years and is considered by many to be the choice of experts.
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14000K Metal Halide Bulb - Hamilton, Mogul Base Reviews



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Posted: 2/5/2012 from RONKONKOMA, NY UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: Color looks great, I like it better than the Phoenix bulb that I previously had. This one seems whiter and more crisp.


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EXCELLENT COLOR

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Posted: 12/30/2011 from SAN LEANDRO, CA UNITED STATES
5.0 5
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Comments: My favorite halide bulb on the market. A really nice mix of blue and white color in this bulb. Brings out a fluorescence from the corals in my tank.


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Outstanding

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Posted: 11/11/2011 from LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: Very Professional. Will definately recommend this product to anyone and i will definately buy again. Super fast shipping if you live in la. Its like a one day shipping :)


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Hamilton Tech MH 250W Bulb

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Posted: 5/17/2011 from MONROE, WA UNITED STATES
4.5 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: I have 2 250w and one 400W bulb set-up. For the price and my experience with this bulb - it is all that I use. I have a 30" depth tank (180g), and I have no problems having the light be effective all the way to the 30" depth. I run all 14k Hamilton bulbs and have always been happy with their crisp white, with a touch of blue output. I have an SPS/LPS mix, and have had good coral growth with these bulbs. I don't see any reason to switch to another bulb-type.


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1400k Metal Halide SE by Hamil

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Posted: 3/6/2011 from GRAND PRAIRIE, TX UNITED STATE
5.0 5
Experience Level: Expert


Comments: I always use this 1400k Metal Halide single end by Hamilton,because it is offering excellent coloration and good intensity.


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Nice Bulb

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Posted: 8/31/2010
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: Colors with bulb very good. Although not as blue in appearance as would be expected for 14K, very happy was coloration.


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good choice

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Posted: 10/22/2009 from LAKE VILLA, IL UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: This is my second time purchasing these bulbs. I used a diferent bulb in between my first use of these and my second and I have to say I see a marked diference in my corals when using this bulb. I will be staying with this bulb from now on.


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Posted: 10/1/2009 from KISSIMMEE, FL UNITED STATES
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Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: Simply the best bulb you can buy for your reef tank...


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Posted: 1/25/2009 from MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: This is a great blub. It is not too blue. I have a 300 gal reef tank with 3 MH and 6 PC. I have this bulb in the center and two 250 W 10,000k on each side. I replaced a 10000K bulb with this one and the results are superior.


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great color

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Posted: 1/18/2009
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: This is another great hamilton bulb. I would say the color is bruin blue with white. They are much whiter than cheaper 14k bulbs and brighter than more expensive ones. I have gotten rid of the actinic PCs.


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