315w lec- vertical
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Frajola
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there r bulbs that can not be ran vert, only hor. I bought mine and I was looking specific vertical bulbs.Hi Guys, Im wanting to run 2 or3 315w lec's vertically but my mate reckons the bulbs aren't suited for vert and only to be run horizontally. is he full of crap or will my bulbs be fine? thanks in advance
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bottletoke
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U need the lamp that is rated universal or vertical and open air rated.
Here's the part number for the phillips to use as an example:
315/T12/942/U/O
After the 942 if your has an h instead of a u or v it's for horizontal operating only, make sure you have the o as well.....that's the most important One!
Here's the part number for the phillips to use as an example:
315/T12/942/U/O
After the 942 if your has an h instead of a u or v it's for horizontal operating only, make sure you have the o as well.....that's the most important One!
MeGaKiLlErMaN
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Hi Guys, Im wanting to run 2 or3 315w lec's vertically but my mate reckons the bulbs aren't suited for vert and only to be run horizontally. is he full of crap or will my bulbs be fine? thanks in advance
Just have it mounted on one side with a set of hooks to keep it straight.. your guy might not understand that it doesnt matter what orientation its in... but I would suggest looking at this before you drop that coin. Perhaps set yourself straight if you're looking for some real efficiency.
https://www.rollitup.org/t/ttystikks-vertical-goodness.787572/
I want to run bulbs vert with plants in a stadium, my mate just converted his room using 4x 600w hps and the plants are absolutely loving it, I just don't want to ruin 3 brand new expensive bulbs as they are very hard to get replaced where I live and cost an arm and a leg (we are a few years behind you guys in the usa with tech etc) and very few people here are running them here.
MeGaKiLlErMaN
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Just dont hit them, they a bulbs and they run cooler than HPS. You can have them facing the ceiling if you wanted.. but keep in mind that they only cover a 2.5x2.5ft footprint with good light.
Sire Killem All
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they are meant to be ran vert, there is a slight spectrum shift running them horizonalHi Guys, Im wanting to run 2 or3 315w lec's vertically but my mate reckons the bulbs aren't suited for vert and only to be run horizontally. is he full of crap or will my bulbs be fine? thanks in advance
MeGaKiLlErMaN
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Have you seen this actually happen, or tested in a sphere? If so please share the results. If not any its hear say that makes no sense, all light bulbs can be ran for vert Ive never seen a color shift myself or a PAR output change.