VHO Bulbs

[joesox]

How long are VHO bulbs good for? URI claims that thier bulbs are good for 8 months. I have been changing mine every 4 months, but I am thinking about stretching it out to 6 months. I do not have a tool to measure the light output of the bulbs and I am a little wary about doing this.

 

[nm reef]

I run 2x110 watt URI super atinics and have them on a LN electronics ballast....mine are replaced every 9 months but I honestly believe that I could go as long as 12 months.

 

[joesox]

Thanks NM reef
Sounds like I am being a little over cautious on this. I will try letting them ride for 6 months and see how it goes.

 

[bang guy]

I'm running my URI VHO on IceCaps.
I run the SuperActinic 12 months and the AquaSun 24 months.