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CoralVue / ReefLux MH Correct Positioning

Not Sure if folks are using these SE MH bulbs, or knew this. I have been, and just discovered this:

I just learned that Coral Vue / ReefLux Lamps need to be positioned a certain way to get the correct color temperature: Apparently the glass nub has to be postioned in the upright position. I did not know that.... http://coralvue.com/coralvue-se-bulbs/

It is important that SE mogul base lamps are positioned in the correct burn position. Please refer to the drawing and notice the small glass nipple in the center arc tube of the lamp. It is critical, for the correct color temperature to be obtained, that the nipple be positioned in the 12pm location when screwed into the E40 mogul socket. To help align this position you may have to pull the center tab in the mogul socket out to gain some length where the lamps base makes contact with the center metal tab. Make sure that once positioned in the correct angle that the bulb is snug and stable in the socket.

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I had to readjust both my mogul sockets to get the bulbs positioned correctly. ...learning something new everyday. Figures, just learned this after deciding to change to the Ushio 20ks instead. I didn't see anything on Ushio's site about their bulbs needing this type of positioning (other than be being in a horizontal position).

I'm already seeing a difference.

Life is short. Enjoy Reefing responsibly.

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