Bulbs keep blowing

stevenjohn21 · 02-01-2013, 03:19 AM

My nephew has been showing interest in my planted tanks recently and i decided to keep my eye out for a 10 gallon setup. I found a 10 gallon marineland eclipse, its perfect for what he needs. It did not come with the CFL bulbs so i went and bought 2 new Marineland bulbs from the LFS. 2 days later one of the bulbs (over the HOB) stopped working. Im guessing it was due to the splash from the HOB filter. I took it back and exchanged the bulb, filled the tank up to the rim so it wouldnt splash as much, but the same thing happened today. I cant move the HOB because the hood only allows it to be on one side, otherwise i would have placed it in the middle of the 2 bulbs. How can i create a "splashguard" ?

steven p · 02-01-2013, 04:17 AM

You can find bulbs that are rubber coated for food use. They should stand up better, otherwise, damper the output of the filter flow so it does not splash.

steven p · 02-01-2013, 04:19 AM

I use sylania brand micro cfl bulbs(6500k 13 and 26w.) I've seen them wet with no problems when bubble features move and spray the hood with mist.

These aren't the food safe bulbs, they're actually the cheapest I can find locally. I have them in hoods, dome reflectors and a few light sockets around the house. I move the used but still functioning bulbs from my tank to needy sockets around the house.

Your bulbs should not be blowing out so fast.

02-01-2013, 03:19 AM	#1
stevenjohn21 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,049	Bulbs keep blowing My nephew has been showing interest in my planted tanks recently and i decided to keep my eye out for a 10 gallon setup. I found a 10 gallon marineland eclipse, its perfect for what he needs. It did not come with the CFL bulbs so i went and bought 2 new Marineland bulbs from the LFS. 2 days later one of the bulbs (over the HOB) stopped working. Im guessing it was due to the splash from the HOB filter. I took it back and exchanged the bulb, filled the tank up to the rim so it wouldnt splash as much, but the same thing happened today. I cant move the HOB because the hood only allows it to be on one side, otherwise i would have placed it in the middle of the 2 bulbs. How can i create a "splashguard" ? __________________ “We didn’t underestimate them. They were just a lot better than we thought.” -Bobby Robson “Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win.” -Gary Linekar "Some people are on the pitch! They think it's all over! It is now, it's four!" -Kenneth Wolstenholme Last edited by stevenjohn21; 02-01-2013 at 03:21 AM.. Reason: spelling

02-01-2013, 04:17 AM	#2
steven p Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: columbus, ne Posts: 1,151	You can find bulbs that are rubber coated for food use. They should stand up better, otherwise, damper the output of the filter flow so it does not splash. __________________ this is a hot link

02-01-2013, 04:19 AM	#3
steven p Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: columbus, ne Posts: 1,151	I use sylania brand micro cfl bulbs(6500k 13 and 26w.) I've seen them wet with no problems when bubble features move and spray the hood with mist. These aren't the food safe bulbs, they're actually the cheapest I can find locally. I have them in hoods, dome reflectors and a few light sockets around the house. I move the used but still functioning bulbs from my tank to needy sockets around the house. Your bulbs should not be blowing out so fast. __________________ this is a hot link Last edited by steven p; 02-01-2013 at 04:23 AM.. Reason: clarity

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