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  1. Tue, 31st Aug 2004, 05:01 PM #1
    phage
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    In the past 6-8 months, I have had one side of each of the 250w DE sockets (PFO mini pendants) corrode, deteriorate, and leave me with a bulb with a burned off end that has to be replaced. Is this something that happens sometimes? PFO mini pendant specific? A freak occurrence? Luckily, both times the bulb was ready to be replaced anyway, but I'm getting tired of this. Also, anyone know of any place local I can buy a DE socket before I just order one from hellolights?

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    Aaron
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  2. Wed, 1st Sep 2004, 07:02 PM #2
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    They make a non conductive grease especially for that application, probably at RadioShack. Make sure the remnants dont fall into your tank...
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  3. Thu, 2nd Sep 2004, 08:23 AM #3
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    not a bad idea... i knew i posted the question for a reason! Now I just have to pick what bulbs I want this time around.
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  4. Thu, 2nd Sep 2004, 10:57 AM #4
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    Aaron,
    I can get you 250W DE CoralVue bulbs for $60 a piece if you are interested. They come in 10000, 14000 and 20000K. Let me know.

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