Check out what a 400W Iwasaki can do

[esmithiii]

The pictures don't do it justice- My wife can't stand to look at it and she isn't all that squeemish.

It happened when I was installing my new closed loop.

Ernie

 

[Anonymous]

OUCH!

Bet your still smartin a bit, eh Ernie?

Hope it get's better soon.

Louey

 

[ADS]

Silvadene cream once per day with occlusive wrap for about 5 days-see your MD.

 

[danmhippo]

Wow, had something like that before working on the tank but accidentally pressing my hand on the light........

........ except I was wearing my usual jeans and teeshirt. Nice suit, by the way.

 

[SPC]

Did it make a sound like this when you touched the bulb Ernie,
Pssssssst
Steve

 

[esmithiii]

Thanks Jimmy.

Steve- That's exactly the sound it made... Seriously! In fact, I heard the sound moments before I felt the pain.

Ernie

 

[esmithiii]

UPDATE-

The entire area that is shown as slightly discolored in the photo is one large scab now. The pain is mostly gone, but it will definitely scar.

I will try to post photos, but I am currently on the road.

Ernie

 

[SPC]

Glad to hear thats its healing up Ernie , did you go to the doctor at all?
Steve

 

[EmilyB]

Damn, I was so looking forward to a picture of a big juicy scab..... :roll: :wink:

 

[SPC]

8O :lol:
Steve

 

[reefland]

Poor Iwasaki bulb... sniff. :wink:

 

[texman]

Even better than the sound of burning flesh is the smell - nothing quite like it.

 

[monkeyboy]

Do you think the position of the nipple had anything to do with you getting burnt?

That looks very painful, and i'm waiting in ernest for the scab pics. Reload...reload....

Hope it heals up quick!

 

[imow]

Did you peel your piece of skin off the bulb?? :lol: :lol:

 

[AgentSPS]

HACK IT OFF!

 

[Mouse]

Naaaaaaaaaa, you wusssss. Tis a mear flesh wound, and i thought there would be some bone.

only kidding, your lucky you missed the stretchy bit between your thumb and your hand. No pickles for you then, bwa ha ha ha ha.

 

[esmithiii]

I think we should have a debate on the ability of different bulbs to burn their owners. Specifically I think that Sanjay should add that criteria to his tests. I would love to see how the 150 HQI DE bulb stacks up against my Iwasaki 400W

Scab pictures coming soon!

I snorkeled at a reef here in Puerto Rico (I am on business) and the salt water really helped. Tons of beautiful coral here also.

Ernie

 

[iFish1]

I can't see a pic.

 

[iFish1]

Nvr mind, just got em. I'm scared of my 400watt radiums now!

 

[esmithiii]

Here is the promised scab picture- Especially for you, Emily