Ebay MH bulbs

[ERICinFL]

I sent an email to Plusrite, asking if they would donate a variety of bulbs to Sanjay for testing. I provided the link to Sanjay's site, so they'll know it's legit. Let's try to fill their mail box with requests and don't forget to mention you're a member of Reef Central. Here is the email address to their sales and marketing department, if you'd like to ask them as well.

koji@plusriteusa.com

 

[tangtang clown]

I tried but email did not go through.

 

[rguyler]

Sundancer, let me try to find out and I will send you a PM.

Good idea Eric. Don't hold your breath though...

 

[sundancer]

OK.

 

[lordofthereef]

The plusrite bulbs on ebay were 20 bucks a pop right? I did find the seller with bulbs but I didn't see a brand anyplace. I asked what the brand is but I have had no response.
Have you tried their 14ks? Are their 20s REALLY blue? Think you could shoot a pic of your tank so I can see how blue they are? I am interested in getting some of them.

 

[gophia]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15711882#post15711882 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by augustasalty
i don't know, i'd be scared, there are a few things i would rather pay for to know i was getting a quality product, lights are one of them. I love my phoenix hqi's from hellolights.com. and the people there are awesome.

Been using 150w ebay mh bulbs for about three years now. I change them out every year or so.

All SPS and clams are growing well.

As for the Phonix bulbs, do a search on RC. Phoenix bulbs use to be the "cheapo" no name bulbs that now is a named brand and cost roughly the same as the name brand bulbs

 

[tangtang clown]

Thanks gophia

 

[rguyler]

Sundancer, PM sent with Sanjay's address.'

Lord, I use the 14k bulbs and I believe you are after a FTS with the 20ks? If you want a FTS with my 14ks let me know. Also, I've found several "no-name" bulbs on eBay too. Some may be Plusrite but I would be wary of buying something else. If you search Google for "ebay trust deal" you will find their online store. You can also search within eBay under the advanced search options for sellers but it's a little more complicated thatn using Google. Either way, there is a dedicated Aquarium lighting section to look through.

 

[sundancer]

Rguyler, Got the address and will send it out tomorrow or tues.

Here is the url for the Trust-deals seller on eBay that sell Plusrite bulbs:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Trust-Deals-Lights__W0QQ_armrsZ1

 

[Stasiu]

I've also been using those PlusRite bulbs from Trust Deals for over a year now and have never had one blow up!!

 

[lordofthereef]

Rguyler, sorry I am a noob, what is RTS? I am new to the MH world!

 

[lordofthereef]

SOrry, FTS

 

[lordofthereef]

Front tank shot? LOL I think I figured it out after a few seconds of thinking. It is late... LOL
Yes, please FTS would be great. You are using the 20s? I am thinking of 20s or 14s, I don;t like super blue and I am just trying to figure out if 14s or 20s or a mix are right for me.

 

[Jsin]

I have bought somecheap bulbs in the past and they worked but the color was horrible, way to much yellow for 20K bulbs. I have been using Phoenix 14K bulbs and wanted to know how these bulbs matched up in color. Do these bulbs have a nice blue crisp to them in the 14K or should I try the 20K.

 

[lordofthereef]

The artemis bulbs sell for 10 bucks a pop as opposed to the plusrite bulbs at 20 bucks a pop. Was wondering how they compare? I won't skimp where I don;t need to but these prices are a HUGE difference. Has anyone used the artemis bulbs?

 

[rguyler]

FTS = Full tank shot.

I use the 14ks for the same reason...don't like so much blue from the 20ks. I'll post a FTS with my 14ks. Hopefully the color will show accurately.

 

[au01st]

Any way to tell if these are the Plusrite bulbs?
2x175 MH bulbs

 

[rguyler]

Pics

Pics

Here are a few shots of my tank (48"L x 24"D x 30"H) with two 14k 175W Plusrite bulbs. The ballast is just an old magnetic M57 ballast. The color in the photos is not great compared to real life as I get much better color rendition than the photos show. Of course my photo skills and camera are not what you would call top-notch.

 

[rguyler]

When I look at these pics right next to my tank I notice the color is rather washed out compared to the tank in real life, especially on the floor where I have very white sand. To the eye my tank is not washed out at all and I get very good color rendition so these pics are not a good representation.

 

[Jsin]

Looks good I like the color from what I can tell in the picture. Do you have any other lights on other than the 14K MH?
I wish I could keep my sand that Clean.