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Old 03-09-2009, 06:16 PM
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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?
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Old 03-09-2009, 06:18 PM
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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.
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Yup, I've got sunburnt working in my tank. Mostly my arms. Saves on tanning salons tho!! lol
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Yup, I've got sunburnt working in my tank. Mostly my arms. Saves on tanning salons tho!! lol
Yup did my arms also
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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?
That sucks, I hope you heal up fast.
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Old 03-09-2009, 08:35 PM
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Ouch!!! hope your ok!?
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Theres another one for the Marine aquarium cautions sticky.
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Old 03-09-2009, 11:11 PM
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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.
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