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Old 11/19/2007, 10:41 PM
janderson8 janderson8 is offline
 
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Any one try these Ebay DE MH 250w Bulbs

http://cgi.ebay.com/250-Watt-HQI-140...QQcmdZViewItem


Thanks in advance. I guess my question is how long are they lasting and the the Kelvin raiting correct?
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Old 11/20/2007, 12:59 AM
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Don't waste you money or your time. Drop shipped from China and it's a cheap glass that'll crack in a month. Buy from a reputable online aquarium supplier, spend the extra money and save yourself alot of headache. I know others that bought the ebay cheapo MH lights. They're sorry they did. Beside check the negative feedback.
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Old 11/20/2007, 04:10 AM
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I'm one of those who were very sorry. Don't waste your money.
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Old 11/20/2007, 05:47 PM
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I have the 20k version of that, had it for about a month ,with no complaints.

I heard that these ebay bulbs are like grab bags, and that one person could get a decent bulb, and another person could get a bulb with a lifespan of one week. Yes, the bulb is close to 20k
 


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