Hamilton or Phoenix 14k MH DE bulb?

[mheaven]

Ill be replacing my MH bulb in a few week. Right now im running 12k Reeflux DE. Overall i like the bulb color and growth, but i think i want to try out a 14k. My question is which one would give me the best growth/color ( a little more blue)? I am running my bulbs on a ARO 250w electronic ballast.

I was also considering the Iwasaki 14k DE bulb.

Thank you , Danny.

 

[macclellan]

I'm running a Hamilton 14000k and I love it. Very high par, and a crisp white with a bit of blue. Colors look great. I can't compare to the Phoenix, never had one.

 

[its fry]

I've had several Phoenix 15k DE
>>What do you need this bulb to do for you? PAR or Color? <<

COLOR
Phoenix has more blue, not a 20k though
Hamilton is more white.

PAR
I have no idea. Research it.

 

[Hypertek99]

I have 2 phoenix bulbs and love it.

 

[gilmour01]

i prefer the phoenix 14k to hamilton 14k. i've used both and the phoenix is brighter and has better color hands down. thats just my .02

 

[cmador]

Used both in the 150w DE version. IMO, the phoenix bulb is superior in both color and growth. It is really blue, almost 20k blue and I found the hamilton really white.

 

[mheaven]

I guess its the phoenix bulb. ill give it a try. Thanxs everyone for your input.