Anybody using XM 250W 10K DE Bulbs?

[ioreefer45]

Anybody using XM 250W 10K DE Bulbs out there? Any comments on color and growth? Also if any know if they work with IceCap electronic ballasts?

Thanks.

 

[Calciumbuf]

I've read in a lot of places that XM's have had various issues when fired on electronic ballasts in fact certain retailers now disclose this on there websites at point of sale. Better of when fired with HQI ballast.

 

[starrfish]

I used them on hqi ballasts - they were a bit yellow for my taste. But the growth was great.

 

[ioreefer45]

Thanks for the insight. I do see some websites indicating to use HQI ballasts. I have Ice Cap electronic ballasts so that probably won't work. Anyone know if there is a good alternative 10K DE Bulb to the XM that works well with electronic ballasts? Currently have 14K Phoenix right now, looking to try 10K for better PAR values for faster growth.