Red burning MH bulb

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Vaorbust

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I have an MH bulb labled BT28 that i was going to run in my veg closet but it burns with a red glow like a 2700k CFL..shouldn't it burn with a blue/white glow like a 6500k if I'm using it for veg?
 
MichiganMedGrower

MichiganMedGrower

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Vaorbust said:
I have an MH bulb labled BT28 that i was going to run in my veg closet but it burns with a red glow like a 2700k CFL..shouldn't it burn with a blue/white glow like a 6500k if I'm using it for veg?
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If you have doubts about a bulb. Please don't run it. Is the bulb blackened or anything?Pics will get you a good response from the right people.

Can you return it?
 
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Vaorbust

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MichiganMedGrower said:
If you have doubts about a bulb. Please don't run it. Is the bulb blackened or anything?Pics will get you a good response from the right people.

Can you return it?
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Nope. I came up on a 400w ballast and housing that was designed for outdoor applications like parking lots for dirt cheap at an auction. This bulb was already in it..
 
HydroRed

HydroRed

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Vaorbust said:
You think its still ok to veg under?? I appreciate your input.
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If its what you have yes, it will veg and flower plants. 3500-4000 is right about in the middle where you would want to be if you planned to use this bulb throughout the grow for veg & flower. I vegged and flowered my entire last run under 3500K CXB3070's
 
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