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alfredshouse
03-09-2009, 06:16 PM
So I put up my 72" light fixture this weekend. It already had new PC Bulbs so I added 1 400watt MH to start with and gradually build up to 3. I had it on while I was cleaning the back glass. I was in there for about 10 minutes. That night I didnt feel the greatest but I didnt clue in. Sunday morning I sure figured it out though. Im burnt to a crisp, my scalp even has blisters on it. Has anyone else ever done this? :redface::redface::redface::redface::redface:
fkshiu
03-09-2009, 06:18 PM
Yes, MH (esp. 400w) puts out some serious UV light. If you have DE and forgot to put the shield in then that might explain how bad and how quickly you got burned.
Aquattro
03-09-2009, 06:18 PM
Yup, I've got sunburnt working in my tank. Mostly my arms. Saves on tanning salons tho!! lol
belzebuth
03-09-2009, 06:20 PM
I saw Alfredhouse yesterday looks like she went to Mexico over the weekend:razz:
Murminator
03-09-2009, 07:20 PM
Yup, I've got sunburnt working in my tank. Mostly my arms. Saves on tanning salons tho!! lol

Yup did my arms also
fishoholic
03-09-2009, 07:28 PM
So I put up my 72" light fixture this weekend. It already had new PC Bulbs so I added 1 400watt MH to start with and gradually build up to 3. I had it on while I was cleaning the back glass. I was in there for about 10 minutes. That night I didnt feel the greatest but I didnt clue in. Sunday morning I sure figured it out though. Im burnt to a crisp, my scalp even has blisters on it. Has anyone else ever done this? :redface::redface::redface::redface::redface:

That sucks, I hope you heal up fast.
hockey nut
03-09-2009, 08:35 PM
Ouch!!! hope your ok!?
fishytime
03-09-2009, 08:39 PM
Theres another one for the Marine aquarium cautions sticky.
fragNplug
03-09-2009, 10:52 PM
good to know.
midgetwaiter
03-09-2009, 11:11 PM
Sounds like a bad one, people often forget or don't know how much UV comes off SE bulbs.

One additional thing to remember with this is that a lot of medications and cosmetic treatment can dramatically increase your sensitivity to UV as well.
reef_junkies
03-10-2009, 12:10 AM
Doesn't sound like much fun. Hope you heal quick. SPF Chardonay should help.:redface:
karazy
03-10-2009, 12:14 AM
Thats terrible!
Hope you feel better as soon as possible...



T5 FTW!
Johnny Reefer
03-10-2009, 12:41 AM
I saw Alfredhouse yesterday looks like she went to Mexico over the weekend:razz:
She? Your cover's blown "Alfred" :razz:.

Cheers,
alfredshouse
03-10-2009, 12:59 AM
Im raw on the inside and crispy on the outside. Thanks for all the nice comments, I appreciate it!! And yes, I am a female, Alfred is my Yellow Tang.:redface::redface::redface::redface:
fishoholic
03-10-2009, 01:35 AM
Im raw on the inside and crispy on the outside. Thanks for all the nice comments, I appreciate it!! And yes, I am a female, Alfred is my Yellow Tang.:redface::redface::redface::redface:

Nothing wrong with being a girl :wink: and I think Alfred is a cool name for a tang.
fiorano
03-10-2009, 05:25 PM
hahaha i have a tang named delilah... anyway ive had the back of my neck burned before by my 250 watts:(
phreezee
03-10-2009, 05:34 PM
Really? Don't most of our lights have UV glass?
I have my hands/arms in my tank all the time and have never had this happen.