New Metal Halide Bulbs

[Jon770]

Just curious where everyone buys their new/replacement MH bulbs? I usually try to stay away from online vendors in order to give my business to LFS, but I never see a decent selection of bulbs....

 

[titus164]

I got a sweet deal on a 250w DE Hamilton from Reef Life once. $60 sweet.

 

[REDDAWG43]

Jon...what type of MH bulb do you need?

 

[Jon770]

175w - either Iwasaki 14k or AB/Aqualine 10k

 

[REDDAWG43]

oh ok....Not the same...
Unfortunately all I have 250w MH SE bulbs 14k...

 

[Jon770]

No- I need 175w, mogul base...

 

[illal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10461205#post10461205 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by REDDAWG43
oh ok....Not the same...
Unfortunately all I have 250w MH SE bulbs 14k...

how much for those??

 

[gasman059]

Jon its going to be hard getting them locally.
My 3 400 20k xm = online vendor cheapest.

 

[Jon770]

Yeah, that's what I'm finding. I just wanted to check if someone knew a place that carries a large stock of bulbs before I ordered online.

 

[TorryRx]

Most of the stores up here will order bulbs in for me if I know what kind I want. They always give me a fantastic deal, and I never have to wait as long for the shipping.

I'm sure an LFS down by you would be happy to help out, especially if you have a good relationship with them.

 

[ReefWreak]

Pat at ReefLife carries a lot of bulbs and gives great deals on them too. I got 14k hamilton 250w SEs for cheap there, almost better than online prices. He's got my business now He's got a lof of brands and types, best to call him and ask. He also gives 10% to club members I think.

 

[gasman059]

hellolights.com

 

[rorchilles]

i know you dont like to buy online but
http://reefopticslighting.com/
real inexpensive and ive heard really good things about their bulbs