Lighting change for BioCube 14

[mama]

Hey all!!

I just picked up a BioCube14 used, and the guy said he has had it running for a little over a year, brand new to him. He has never changed the bulbs... Should I change either or both of the bulbs??

Thanks!!!

[pagan.n.damaged]

I would say both. Its easier to start with fresh bulbs then you know exactly how long they've been running and since you have 2 current bulbs that work you do have a back up in case you have one go out. Thats what I did, although I only replaced 2 of 6 i'm working on replacing 2 every 2 weeks.

[LoneStar]

Yes, go ahead and replace both. Most Compact Flourescent bulbs lose their intensity within a year.

[MissT]

replace your 10k first... then wait a couple weeks and replace the actinic. Oh, and switch the bulbs; that way the fan will run when the actinics are on. And while you're in there, swap out the fans with SilenX fans. :bigsmile:

[mama]

Thanks guys!!!

See you sooner thank you think, MissT!!!!!