Cheap MH bulbs

[phisigs79]

There was a topic started awhile back on some MH bulbs that were really cheap and I know alot of people on here tried them out. Now i was wondering how everyone liked the bulbs and to see if anyone did par testing on them over time. Let me know I cant seem to find the original thread

[Origami]

Chris, was it this thread?

http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/35542-400w-se-mh-bulbs/page__view__findpost__p__305716

 

Scroll down a bit on the first page and you'll see where Dave did a follow up test on the lamps 5 months later. The PAR was down slightly, but not any worse for the cheaper bulbs as compared to the more expensive ones.

[Coral Hind]

It was the Plus-Rite bulb I think you are talking about. I have been using them over a year now without any issues.

 

http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/35276-plusrite-metal-halide-bulbs/page__view__findpost__p__303570

http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/35542-400w-se-mh-bulbs/page__view__findpost__p__305716

[phisigs79]

yeah those bulbs. so you like them?

[Coral Hind]

I don't have any complaints about them. I'm using the 250w 14kK ones and because they are so cheap I change them out before they hit the six month mark.

[Brian Ward]

I switched to the Plus Rite bulbs as well. I ran the 400W and now am running the 250W, both 20k spectrum. I definitely like them.

[SkiCurtis]

I need a 20K anAD NEED 250W SO WERE ARE YOU GUYS GETTING THEM .opps sorry caps lock.

[trockafella]

1000bulbs.com

[CHUBAKAH]

http://1000bulbs.com/category/250-watt-metal-halide-aquarium-lamps/

[phisigs79]

anyone interested in ordering?

[Coral Hind]

These things are already so cheap would a group buy be even worth it?

[CHUBAKAH]

Shipping was also reasonable. You can get a case of these at what four name brand bulbs cost.,