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      FAQ

     Aquatic
    1Apart from length, what are the other dimensions for the Overtank Luminare?
    2Can a Metal Halide pendant be mounted within a cabinet style aquarium hood?
    3Can I upgrade my 150Watt pendant to a 250Watt model?
    4Can I use a standard Reflector with a T5 lamp?
    5Do I have to use the specific wattage controller with my lamp?
    6Do you manufacture an 80W Double model of the Electronic Controller?
    7Does a reflector really make much difference?
    8How do I choose which lamp is for me?
    9How do I maximise the benefit of the HQI lamps themselves?
    10How does a fluorescent starter switch work?
    11How far can I adjust the legs on the Overtank Luminaire?
    12I have a T8 model of the Overtank Luminaire - can this be upgraded to a T5 model?
    13I have purchased an I-Bar. Why are the lamps not central?
    14I see that a Twin model controller is available for 24W or 39W models. Can two different sizes of lamps be used on the same controller?
    15If I use a pendant over my freshwater tank, can I change it to suit marines at a later date?
    16If the ULTRA CLEAR UVC lamp is used over an aquarium, will it control algae?
    17Is it recommended to use more than one fluorescent tube?
    18Is the new ARC POD(TM) suitable for use with a marine aquarium?
    19Is the use of a UV lamp harmful to reptiles and birds?
    20The largest Overtank Luminaire is 150cm. However, I would like to use one over a slightly larger tank, do you have any suggestions?
    21What are the different types of fluorescent lamps?
    22What colours are available for the Overtank Luminaire?
    23What fluorescent lighting do you recommend for a cichlid aquarium?
    24When is the best time to fit a new lamp?
    25Why is the mains lead of the ULTRA SEAL(R) Controller so Short?
    26Why should I use a Metal Halide lamp?

     Bird
    1Do I have to use the specific wattage controller with my lamp?
    2Do you manufacture an 80W Double model of the Electronic Controller?
    3Does a reflector really make much difference?
    4How can flicker be eliminated when using Arcadia bird lamps?
    5How do I choose which lamp is for me?
    6How does a fluorescent starter switch work?
    7I see that a Twin model controller is available for 24W or 39W models. Can two different sizes of lamps be used on the same controller?
    8Is the use of a UV lamp harmful to reptiles and birds?
    9What are the different types of fluorescent lamps?
    10When is the best time to fit a new lamp?
    11Why is the mains lead of the ULTRA SEAL(R) Controller so Short?

     Light - the Science Bit
    1Do I have to use the specific wattage controller with my lamp?
    2Do you manufacture an 80W Double model of the Electronic Controller?
    3Does a reflector really make much difference?
    4How do fluorescent ballasts work?
    5How do I choose which lamp is for me?
    6How does a fluorescent lamp work?
    7How does a fluorescent starter switch work?
    8I see that a Twin model controller is available for 24W or 39W models. Can two different sizes of lamps be used on the same controller?
    9Is the use of a UV lamp harmful to reptiles and birds?
    10What are the different types of fluorescent lamps?
    11What is Electricity?
    12What is light?
    13What is meant by the classifcations T5 and T8?
    14What is meant by the term Kelvin
    15When is the best time to fit a new lamp?
    16Why is the mains lead of the ULTRA SEAL(R) Controller so Short?

     Reptile
    1Can the D3 compact lamp be used as a combined light/heat lamp?
    2Do I have to use the specific wattage controller with my lamp?
    3Do you manufacture an 80W Double model of the Electronic Controller?
    4Does a reflector really make much difference?
    5How do I choose which lamp is for me?
    6How does a fluorescent starter switch work?
    7I see that a Twin model controller is available for 24W or 39W models. Can two different sizes of lamps be used on the same controller?
    8Is the use of a UV lamp harmful to reptiles and birds?
    9What are the different types of fluorescent lamps?
    10When is the best time to fit a new lamp?
    11Which reptiles require the use of a D3 lamp, and which don't?
    12Why is the mains lead of the ULTRA SEAL(R) Controller so Short?