EVC MH bulb warrantee?

[Reef Bass]

Does anyone know if EVC MH bulbs come with a warrantee? I searched reefscience.com and didn't find any statements about it.

One of my 4 month old bulbs didn't fire up today. I swapped bulbs between my two fixtures and the same bulb didn't fire in the other reflector, and the one which did fire also fired in the dead bulb's original reflector. I swapped out the dead bulb and replaced it with a worn bulb (which had been replaced with the EVC) and it fired right away. So it seems my reflectors and dual magnetic ballast are working properly.

I understand that occasionally an individual item my fail prematurely from a manufacturer of generally long lasting quality items. However, this being my first experience with EVC, and having the bulb fail after only 4 months of use, concerns me. I have neither the desire nor financial resources to be replacing MH bulbs every 4 months.

 

[northbay-reefer]

I think you should contact "smariner" he posted in my EVC vs Radium thread. He might be able to do something for ya. One of my EVC broke after 3 months too, but I didn't deal with it, I think it is too late for me to do anything about it at this point, but your might want to give it a try.

 

[dots]

EVC and Helios are supposed to be the same bulb. I tried a pair once....two different colors, got a third still different than the first. Those were the DE versions

Tried the SE's when I changed to them.....being the understandable person I am, tried again......two different colors.

I think they have a problem with QC on the Helios.....and the EVC and supposed to be the same....

they have both milked this fishkid dry.

 

[FreshReefer]

I have been using EVC 250W DE for about 8 months now. They have worked well for me. I may try a different bulb soon as I don't feel I am getting the best color from my corals.

 

[Reef Bass]

Thanks for your input Dots and Owen. I've been pleased with the performance of the EVC bulbs in terms of par and color. My tank looks a bit odd now with one XM bulb and one EVC. The used XM appears whiter or brighter but I know my corals experienced increased par when I first installed the EVCs. And my corals colored up even more then.

 

[Steve Ruddy]

Sorry I don't know about any EVC warranty. I would only purchase bulbs from companies who have a warranty. I know of one that has a 30 day replacement followed by 12 month pro rated. This is for MH and fluorescent tubes. PM me if you can't get a replacement.

 

[Reef Bass]

Not only did my bulb blow, but apparently I can't spell warranty either! :hmm4: