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Old 10-17-2010, 05:09 PM
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Default T5 Bulbs in Calgary

Where do you buy your T5 bulbs in Calgary?

Is there a large difference in Price and quality from one store to the next?
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Old 10-17-2010, 05:12 PM
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Go see Kevin at Red Coral in Calgary and there definitely is a difference in bulb quality.
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Old 10-17-2010, 07:30 PM
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+1 for red coral nice fiji purple bulbs
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Old 10-18-2010, 07:01 AM
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Go see Kevin at Red Coral in Calgary and there definitely is a difference in bulb quality.
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good selection of colors.. i really liked the gen 2 coral light
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Old 10-18-2010, 08:02 PM
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They were amazing with the help they offered. I'm just starting out and what suggested there got me right on track. Definitely recommend going there.
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Old 10-18-2010, 10:08 PM
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Red Coral has a great selection of bulbs, and will help you pick the look you like.
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Old 10-25-2010, 03:49 AM
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Still new to the hobby and having used equipment I haven't invested much time into getting bulbs yet...but being that im an electrician, have you checked some of the electrical wholesalers in calgary? I dont know if they would carry the right spectrum of bulbs but maybe they could order them for you?
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Old 10-25-2010, 05:38 AM
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I just bought a lightbar at Wai's and he thru in some Giesseman's at 20% off. Then I went to Golds and bought some more Giesseman tubes at $25 each.....regular $32....hope this helps
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