rob1116
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...should I install a UV filtering peice of glass under my new 175w Ushio 10k bulb? I've read several opinions stating the built in UV protection on Mogul based bulbs is enough... and thus built my canopy without incorporating one.
Now that I recieve the equipment, both the ballast (PFO) and the bulb data sheets insist that I install one.
If I wanted to install it just to be safe, what kind of material constitutes a good UV filter? Cheap glass, tempered...
I have some spare 1/4" acrylic kicking around... would that act as a decent UV filter, and would it stand up to the heat?
BTW- This bulb, along with two 75w VHO actinics, will be installed shortly on my 40g reef! mmm... bright
Now that I recieve the equipment, both the ballast (PFO) and the bulb data sheets insist that I install one.
If I wanted to install it just to be safe, what kind of material constitutes a good UV filter? Cheap glass, tempered...
I have some spare 1/4" acrylic kicking around... would that act as a decent UV filter, and would it stand up to the heat?
BTW- This bulb, along with two 75w VHO actinics, will be installed shortly on my 40g reef! mmm... bright