BLV 10000k E40 without using glass on the roof lamp ...

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

Hi all, sorry for my english, but j don't speak (and write ) it very well, j'm Italian and j lived in Rome.
I would like to use the lamp in object, without glass on the roof lamp, but j don't know if this is possible, j fear to UV can cause to a disaster.
Somebody have tested this lamps, successfully without using glass on the roof lamp?
My idea is to mix, in the same reflector, 2 of 400w HQI, one 20000k (Radium) and one 10000k (BLV).
This is my tank when j had only 1x400w 10000k BLV, but with glass on the roof lamp:

http://www.infoconsul.it/supportotecnici/appoggio2.htm

 

[Anonymous]

1. if you are describing the use of an HQI bulb without the reflector box's glass then i advise you to use it with the glass.
this is not because of UV danger but to protect the inner housing from salt and moisture.

2. if you are describing the use of an HQI bulb and reflector box with the glass installed in the housing and wish to remove the Aquarium's glass top, then i advise you to do so.
the additional UV should do no harm to your tanks inhabitants.

 

[alexmarto]

I think he's asking if it's safe in terms of UV radiation, to remove the cover glass from a canopy that will house a MH SE lamp. The SE lamps are the E40 here in europe.

I think that from what i heard it is ok, but i would also like to know the opinions of the fellow american reefers because i ordered too the exact same lamp as you, BLV 10000K E40.

You can also email BLV directly. They will give you an answer too.


manklit

 

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

I think he's asking if it's safe in terms of UV radiation, to remove the cover glass from a canopy that will house a MH SE lamp. The SE lamps are the E40 here in europe.

I think that from what i heard it is ok, but i would also like to know the opinions of the fellow american reefers because i ordered too the exact same lamp as you, BLV 10000K E40.

Exactly j don't want use the glass for two reason:

1) two days ago the glass is exploded
2) Without glass the light is greater 8)

You can also email BLV directly. They will give you an answer too.
manklit

J have send mail to BLV, j'm waiting for an answer ...
I have felt to say that the american reefers, don't use the glass under this type of lamp , and so j ask here

Thank's

 

[dgasmd]

Yes, you definately can use it wothout a glass protection on the reflector or rather between the bulb and the water. No harm done by it. That is how I ahve my 4x400 watt Ushios and how most people run them here in the US. Ciao...........

 

[high]

dimaggio can you please send the phantom of your lamps and one to us photo of your Aquarius?

Thanks

 

[bar]

Obi-Wan Kenobi you can use the bulb wothout a glass
protection on the reflector.

i use to have 2 blv 400 that run with no glass and with no harm.

tra il dire e il fare ce di mezzo il mare :wink:

 

[mauro]

Dear all,

Over my tank I've got 3 x 400 w (20.000) venture and 2 x 1.000 w (10.000) BLV.

Can I be sure also with a BLV 1.000 w (10.000 k°) without the glasses
protection on the reflectors?

Thanks

Mauro (from Rome, Italy)

 

[high]

No Beacause you have all the animals browns.

 

[Mikef1]

I run 2 400w radiums with reflectors. I dont have any glass between them and the tank though. I have never had any problems this way.

 

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

Ok thanks all