Will Radiums run on probe start Magnetic ballasts?

[Rskillz]

My JBJ K-1 retro fits came with these types of ballasts. Will Radiums work will with em?

If not, is XM the best 20k option that isn't Radium?

 

[btkrausen]

Found this thread that might be able to help you out. Looks like the answer is no.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/li...ussion/32767-probe-start-ballast-radiums.html

 

[Rskillz]

Blarg. I hooked one up to my new ballast and, while it did fire, it didn't have the normal vivid blue.

Any advice on the best NON Radium =( bulb that has intense blue?

 

[btkrausen]

From what I've seen, Ushio and XM are probably the most popular among 20k bulbs. There are plenty of others out there though.

 

[Troylee]

Xm ftw!!!! You need a pulse start for radiums and Phoenix etc...

 

[m and m]

No raidiums will not they are also i would say the most popular, if you cant do radium i would say ushio

 

[btkrausen]

No raidiums will not they are also i would say the most popular, if you cant do radium i would say ushio

Haha, thanks, I think thats been cleared up by now

 

[m and m]

Xm ftw!!!! You need a pulse start for radiums and Phoenix etc...

Dont you use the 20k Radiums? Do you have a build thread or a FTS?