Ebay MH bulbs

[rguyler]

But how do you KNOW the other name brands are quality? Read through the forums and you will find people complaining about every major brand out there. If you love the Phoenix then that's a great fit for you. I tried the Plusrites based on feedback and figured I would only be out $40 (2 bulbs) if I didn't like them but as it turns out I do and plan to buy more.

I haven't checked lately but does anybody know if Sanjay has tested the Plurites? Maybe we can submit a request if not. They definitely are gaining popularity here in RC.

 

[rguyler]

Tang...just splash some water on a hot one and watch the fireworks. A splash shield is advised, especially if you have rowdy fish (like my puffer at chow time). ;-)

 

[brad burditt]

i hear that ther not bad the ones you want are from the bulb guys i think thats there name

 

[ERICinFL]

I posted a request for Sanjay to test the Plusrites. I didn't get a reply from him, or anyone else. I'll bump it and maybe if enough people reply, he'll do it.

 

[vidson]

tagging along

 

[ERICinFL]

Here's the request link.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1703042

 

[rguyler]

Here is Sanjay's thread. I posted the request so we'll see if he responds. I imagine he gets flooded with these. ;-)

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=15713481#post15713481

 

[mat167]

This thread took off quite a bit. Really appreciate the input guys. I think I'll go ahead and give them a shot. Worst case, im out 50 big ones. Definitely not the biggest waste of money so far

 

[rguyler]

That's the spirit! ;-)

 

[rst77]

I'd want to know that you were getting some par to go along with the color. The par on my new bulbs was almost nil although the "look" of the bulb was fine.
Here is the thread that got me started.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7360

 

[ORayRay]

here is the only pic i have of my pulserite 14k

 

[au01st]

I got 2 14k 175 mogul bulbs from "savingtosaving". One looks alright, the other looks like a 10k bulb. My corals hated the bulbs. I inquired about the color difference and an exchange or something, and all I get is an automated e-mail reminding me to leave feedback, and they'll do the same.

I have a huge problem with that alone since I fulfilled my end of the deal...I'll probably just get some more Phoenix bulbs. Tried to save a few bucks but you get what you pay for.

 

[rguyler]

Sanjay responded to me and requested somebody send him a Plusrite bulb for testing. Any takers?

 

[tangtang clown]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15713933#post15713933 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rst77
I'd want to know that you were getting some par to go along with the color. The par on my new bulbs was almost nil although the "look" of the bulb was fine.
Here is the thread that got me started.
http://www.corareef.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7360

Looks like they tested both and the cheaper ones were about the same if not better?

If someone can come out with a decent bulbs at a decent price, they would have my business.
Why do you have to replace bulbs after only 6 months?

 

[rguyler]

Just to be clear, there are numerous "cheap" bulbs on eBay, not just Plusrite or Artemis. Many people just generically say "eBay bulb" but the Plusrites have their name on the box, at least mine did.

 

[mat167]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15718274#post15718274 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangtang clown
Looks like they tested both and the cheaper ones were about the same if not better?

If someone can come out with a decent bulbs at a decent price, they would have my business.
Why do you have to replace bulbs after only 6 months?

After about 6 months the PAR levels degrade to about half of the original level. "Ideally" we should change bulbs every 6 months, but the PAR level decreases much slower after the 6 month mark, so we can generally get away with changing the bulbs once a year, sometimes a little more.

 

[ERICinFL]

I replace my bulbs once a year. This system has worked for me, so I'll keep doing it till it doesn't.

 

[sundancer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15717096#post15717096 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rguyler
Sanjay responded to me and requested somebody send him a Plusrite bulb for testing. Any takers?

I have an extra Plusrite 14k 250w. I can send it to Sanjay if someone can tell me where to send it to.

I bought a pair a while back but my fish splashed water on one so instead of buying another one I went back to reelfux(can't say for sure they are much better). Otherwide I thought they were pretty nice bulbs.

 

[lordofthereef]

What are the names of the sellers that sell pulserite bulbs? I did a search and ebay autocorrects it to "pulse rate" LOL

 

[lordofthereef]

Nevermind, I found it.