TheGooseWhisperer Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I have an icecap ballast (SE 175W) that I was originally running a 20k bulb on. When the 20k bulb got old I decided to go for more growth and got an XM 10k bulb. The 20k bulb fired 100% of the time over the 15/16 months that I ran it, but the 10k bulb wont fire reliably. It only lights about 1 in 3 days when the timer comes on. When it doesnt come on with the timer I will cycle through until it does ignite. Sometimes it takes 6 to 10 times, sometimes it comes on in the first try. I got frustrated with it and gave up and got another 20k bulb (brand is escaping me right now, but not an XM). Any ideas on what I can do to get some use out of this bulb? The store I got it from gave me one free replacement in case it was defective and the second bulb behaved exactly like the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 XM bulbs run best off Magnetic ballasts. The bulb is fine. I would take it back to where ever you bought it and they should take it back. If not, sell it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Take the bulbs back and get a different brand. XM bulbs suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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