EBAY METAL HALIDE BULB

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by asmodeus

i got my from hobbylighting.com they are on ebay and have the artemis.

hobbylighting.com domain name is for sale, so they might not be around anymore...

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

hobbylighting.com domain name is for sale, so they might not be around anymore...

Just ordered a few bulbs from them not that long ago, so they are still going strong

[Reefpins10]

Wow, thank you asmodeus, I will contact the hobbylighting right now and see if they still have Artemis bulbs.

[ALang]

So...has anybody any idea as to how long these bulbs will fire up within the acceptable spectrum/range? How often should these bulbs be changed out? Does anyone know how often Dez changes his out?
I agree, though, with $20/bulb, even with a 6-month change-out, that's still a great deal. Usually these bulbs cost me >$100/pc
So anyone has a preference who to order from? I kind of leaning towards the Canadian site (Hobby Lighting).

[George]

Originally Posted by ALang

So...has anybody any idea as to how long these bulbs will fire up within the acceptable spectrum/range? How often should these bulbs be changed out? Does anyone know how often Dez changes his out?
I agree, though, with $20/bulb, even with a 6-month change-out, that's still a great deal. Usually these bulbs cost me >$100/pc
So anyone has a preference who to order from? I kind of leaning towards the Canadian site (Hobby Lighting).

It's not that easy to measure spectrum since you need a spectroradiometer to do it properly and that device is not cheap. If any one knows how to measure spectrum cheaply (a local lab maybe?) let me know.
However, you can measure intensity of a bulb relatively low cost by using something like an apogee light (quantum) meter.
I recently acquired some ebay MH light bulbs and an apogee light meter. I will do some tests to see what is the deal with these ebay light bulbs. So stay tuned.

George

[Dez]

I have been changing my bulbs once per year. My corals have not noticed it and I haven't had any algae blooms. Although my bulbs aren't from eBay. My friend brought a bunch in from somewhere. They were $13/ bulb. Not sure where he got them.

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by Dez

I have been changing my bulbs once per year. My corals have not noticed it and I haven't had any algae blooms. Although my bulbs aren't from eBay. My friend brought a bunch in from somewhere. They were $13/ bulb. Not sure where he got them.

well find out dez DUHHhhhhhh

[Samw]

http://www.hobbylighting.com/aboutus

I'm sure the EBay website works. But the one given here that Brad is referring to is a Search Engine. So either the original link was incorrect or they've decided to take down their website and sell only through EBay.

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Just ordered a few bulbs from them not that long ago, so they are still going strong

Originally Posted by Aquattro

hobbylighting.com domain name is for sale, so they might not be around anymore...

Originally Posted by asmodeus

i got my from hobbylighting.com they are on ebay and have the artemis.

[Reefpins10]

Here is an updated, I have just got an email from hobblylight and they had confirmed their bulbs are suitable for my electronic ballast. I just wanted to let all of you know that this company has an excellent service, I am very happy with them.
And I am especially thankful to The Grizz again, I slept very well last night, your words really calmed me down concerning my worrying. I feel very lucky to have someone like you on this wonderful Canreef site.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Reefpins10

Here is an updated, I have just got an email from hobblylight and they had confirmed their bulbs are suitable for my electronic ballast. I just wanted to let all of you know that this company has an excellent service, I am very happy with them.
And I am especially thankful to The Grizz again, I slept very well last night, your words really calmed me down concerning my worrying. I feel very lucky to have someone like you on this wonderful Canreef site.

Oh stop it your making me . I was confident that they would reply fast as they always did to me and now we know a little more about there bulb compatibilities. Glad I was of some help.