Has anyone used Hellolights.com?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by carpenter, May 12, 2010.

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  1. carpenter

    carpenter Feather Duster

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    I need some input on this supplier. Has anyone ever used them? Was the experience good or bad?

    Aquarium Lights Hellolights.com

    I have decided on this retro kit w/ bulbs. I'm leaning toward 2 x 14k Hamiltons for the halides and 2 x UV TruActinics for the T5's (plus these T5 bulbs are on sale for $10 ea. with this package).

    I am super nervous about dropping this much cash on a single purchase so any input will be appreciated.
     
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Only ordered from them once. Good product, packed well and good emails keeping track of my stuff.
     
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    carpenter Feather Duster

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    if you dont mind my asking, what did you get from them? Did you make a phone call and speak to anyone in person?
     
  5. T-BASS

    T-BASS Astrea Snail

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    Yes, I've ordered from them several times. Now they are my go to place for lighting .
     
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    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I ordered a pair of their HQI Pendants. Online, no real person.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You will be getting what you pay for with the Tru bulbs. I would suggest buying top of the line bulbs when it comes time to replace them.

    I have ordered from them online with no problems.
     
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  9. Daniel521

    Daniel521 Flamingo Tongue

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    My coralife rep turned me onto hellolights. Nothing but good things to say, I needed two balast for my lunar aqualight salvage as well as some wires from inside the housing. They had the balast but no wires or 4 pin connectors, they ended up pulling a wire from a broken aqualight going back under warranty! Helped me out in a big way, great "human" service! Can't go wrong.
     
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  10. carpenter

    carpenter Feather Duster

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    Well I did it... twice last night. The user registration and credit card for didn't like something I input and pre-approved my account twice but didn't actually place the order. I called them today and spoke with a very nice man named "Dan" who got my order shipped today. I should have my new lights on Tuesday!

    Karma to you guys!