SPS bulbs / Where to buy?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by jonjonwells, Jan 11, 2010.

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  1. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I got mine from you.. LOL.

    Marine depot is out of stock. They have no idea when they are getting more in.
     
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    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    What happened to the bulbs?



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    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    One of them is working perfectly. The other one cracked after a few days of use. Not sure why. Possibly an expansion due to heat, and the clips not aligned 100%?? Who knows.
     
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    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    That is so weird, those bulbs were brand new from MD. Im sorry that it broke. Did the bulb break inside your lighting unit or while you were installing it?


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    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    It broke inside the unit. It ran perfectly for a couple of days, then nothing. Not sure if I weakened it during installation or not.
     
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    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I dont know what to say, it should have lasted a lot longer than that.


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  7. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Eh, not your fault. No worries. I will still buy this brand. Just hoping it is a fluke.
     
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