MH's too close together?

Jaws · #1 01-25-2008, 05:55 AM

I'm pondering the best way to hang my MH's and I'm wondering how close is too close for the ends of two 400W MH bulbs if they're pointing at eachother.

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The O's represent the socket assembly and the flat lines represent the bulbs in case you're wondering about my prehistoric drawing. Thanks.

Delphinus · #2 01-25-2008, 06:20 AM

I'm thinking that so long as they don't touch and with adequate ventilation/fans, it would be fine. Just my guess though.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #3 01-25-2008, 07:01 AM

I would try to have some gap between because they are both very hot & having two hot bulbs giving each other excess heat doesn't sound like it would be good for them. I would want several inches between bulbs at least, especially with 400 watters. JMO.

Anthony

fkshiu · #4 01-25-2008, 04:25 PM

You could probably get away with having them a bit closer together if you have some airflow in there using a fan.

scumchug · #5 01-25-2008, 11:39 PM

Make sure you leave enough room to change a bulb.. ha ha

Black Phantom · #6 01-26-2008, 12:42 AM

I've always found that when the fish pull out the sunglasses and suntan oil your lights are too close together.

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