PC Bulbs

[SJSobczyk]

Anyone else interested in some PC bulbs?

Found a good deal here and if there is a couple of us it really will be worth it.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/6-x-65w-Jebo-Odyssea-Aquarium-Power-Compact-Bulb-Mix_W0QQitemZ7741515864QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

I know they are Jebo but when you work it out its only $13+- per bulb. Even with express shipping.

Let me know

Steve

[Delphinus]

I don't know about PC bulbs, is there anything wrong with Jebo?

Anyhow at that kind of price I'd be in for a bunch. I have a pile of fixtures with old bulbs. I'd be in for (at least) 2x6500 for my FW and 2x12000K and maybe 1 actinic. Or maybe 1 50/50 as well..

What kind of numbers do we need to make a go of this?

[fishmanty]

Brite Lite in Calgary sells 55watt 23" 10000k PC's... got 5 for $7.15 each...

They are getting in Actinic next friday....

Thats where I bought my whole ballast bulbs plug setup...

[BMW Rider]

I could get in for 1 of the 50/50 bulbs for my FOWLR tank. The bulb in it is only three months old now, but for that price I would pick up a replacement to have on hand.

[SJSobczyk]

I was probably going to buy 3 - 10000k and 3 - Actinic for myself. So most likely we will be looking at 3 boxes or more.

Lets give it a couple of more days and see who else wants to jump in. Then we can finalize everything with the seller.

I imagine Jebo is probably the same quality as everyone else. I am sure they are made in China by one manufacturer and just stamped with different names. From there every company marks them up differently.

Steve

[SJSobczyk]

Lets get to some final numbers so i can hopefully place the order by the end of the week.

If anyone else wants in let me know

Steve

[SJSobczyk]

Maybe someone else who has an ebay account can try and get a hold of this guy. He has not responded to 3 emails of mine, yet he has great feedback.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/6-x-65w-Aquarium-Power-Compact-Bulb-Mix-n-Match_W0QQitemZ7744350480QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

It seems like we would be most likely interested in about 3 boxes in total, i will keep extras in case others are in need of some. Plus 2 18 watt replacement UV bulbs.

If we could try and figure out how much shipping would be i would put in the order.

Thanks

Steve

[AJ_77]

Personally, I think the local Brite-Lite option for the 55W is a great idea. Their 6500K is a sheer white, and bright as blazes. Unless they switched suplliers again, they rock.

I know you're keen on the others, but just in case.

Cheers,
Alan

[SJSobczyk]

Thanks Alan. I have considered them as well. The problem is i need some actinic as well as 10,000K so it limits me.

Steve

[Kabong]

Do a RC search on jebo Steve, I could have sworn I read on there,
That the first thing you do when you get a jebo fixture is throw out the crappy jebo bulbs.

[SJSobczyk]

See from what i heard its the Jebo fixtures, but i could be wrong? As with most products they are all manufactured by one manufacturer and then sold to different companies from there. I would take the risk on getting 12 bulbs to Calgary for roughly $120. Even if they are not great at least i will know.

Steve

[SJSobczyk]

Ok well since its almost Friday i think i will delay this until early next week. I am considering brining in 24 bulbs in total (2 boxes). This will work out to roughly $10.50/bulb, which is a smoking deal after all is said and done. This includes GST, brokerage fees and duties (hopefully).

Anyone else please pm me if interested. I will definitly have extras!

Steve

[esquared]

Hi Steve,
I would be interested in a couple 12000k's and a couple of actinics. I am pretty sure that is the same retailer I bought my first set of Jebo bulbs from and they have been just fine. I ran a brand new set of the Jebo 12000k and actinics in a brand new 24" lunar aqualight right next to a brand new set of coralife bulbs (also in a new 24" lunar aqualight). I set up a 6 foot tank with these two fixtures running side by side (same amount of time) and I could not see a single difference from one side of the tank to the other as it went through the different fazes (except that one side had a bluish actinic and the other was purple). Just thought this might help some of the others that are having concerns about these bulbs.

Have a great day
Eric

[SJSobczyk]

Alright today is the last day to put in your order. I will be placing my order online tomorrow. I will be purchasing for 2 boxes of 12 bulbs. Already 12 bulbs are spoken for so there is extras.

By the way, they also carry uv bulbs if anyone needs replacements. I am probably going to get 2 extra ones, at a fraction of the cost of a coralife unit.

Steve

[Psyire]

Are they Square pin, or Straight pin?

[SJSobczyk]

They are strait pin but they do also offer converters from square to strait.

Steve

[Bob I]

They are strait pin but they do also offer converters from square to strait.

Steve
That is the other way around. The adapter adapts the straight to square.:razz:

[SJSobczyk]

I think its all the snow getting to my head.

Thanks Bob you are correct!

Steve

[Psyire]

If you'd be willing to ship a few up to my place. (Northern Alta) I'll pay for shipping. Then I'll take the following:

2x 12K
2x 50/50
1x 10K
1x Actinic

[SJSobczyk]

That shouldnt be too much of a problem. PM me with your final numbers so i can keep them in file!

Steve

[SJSobczyk]

Sorry forgot to mention we cant do the 10,000k.

This is whats available:

12000K Super Daylight
True Actinic
50/50 ( 50% Daylight, 50% Actinic.)
6400K daylight for planted aquarium.


Steve

[SJSobczyk]

Here are the final numbers, you can pay once everything is here. No need to prepay, the wife spend enough on clothes so she cant say a word.

Psyire: 2 - 12K
2 - Actinic
1 - 6400K
2 - 50/50

Esquared: 2 - 12K
2 - Actinic

Delphinus: 3 - 6400K
1 - 12K
1- Actinic
1 - 50/50

BMW Rider: 1 - 50/50

Bob_I: 1 - 50/50
1 - 12K
4 Pin adapters

I am just waiting on my final invoice. Once that is received i should get notice on shipping times.

Steve

[Psyire]

Hey Steve,

It's ok the 10K isn't available but I don't want a 6700 instead. Please scratch that from my list and the extra actinic. Thanks.

2x 12K
2x 50/50
1x Actinic

Thanks.

[Delphinus]

Any updates?

[SJSobczyk]

UPDATE

Money was received on Monday, still havent heard a word on whether or not it was shipped as of yet. I sent an email and waiting on a response!

Thanks

Steve

[SJSobczyk]

Left yesterday night (03/08/06). No clue when it will arrive though, all depends on customs.

Steve

[SJSobczyk]

Everything arrived today, but since i am at work i cannot look over everything to make sure it is in good shape. I will contact everyone tonight once i look it all over and make sure nothing is broken.

Worked out to be $11.00/bulb, or if someone wants to be exact $10.83 ( i love pennies)

Steve

[SJSobczyk]

Alright guys i went thru the box last night and it looks as though 2 actinic were broken. So i am going to be getting my money back from the seller (great guy). The fair way to do it is the last one that ordered the actinic wont be gettting any.....sorry....unless someone else really doesnt need theirs.

PM's coming your way!

Steve

[SJSobczyk]

According to my calculations everyone should be getting an actinic if they ordered one or two. I must of been off in my original numbers!

Steve