buylighting.com

[sirpat]

I'm looking to buy a couple of 250w MH PS bulbs from them. They are listed for $38.95 each. Is this too good to be true? Are these bulbs any good?

Thanks.

[Reptoreef]

IMO, ya get what ya pay for with most bulbs. The best priced quality (probe start) bulb goes straight to XM's!!! For pulse starts, Hamiltons or Ushios... All just my 2 cents, though.

Repto

[Reptoreef]

BTW, my favorite site for lighting needs is www.hellolighting.com .

[sirpat]

Well, after a ton of researching, I decided to go with Aqualine ABs. They seem to be the most affordable for pulse start bulbs. I'll let you all know what I think of them. It seems a lot of places carry them, but the best price I found on them was at www.premiumaquatics.com. Just thought I'd toss that out there.

Thanks for the suggestions. They help.

[ereefic]

AB's are pulse start bulbs? I run one on a probe start ballast with no problems.

[sirpat]

Depends on the wattage. From what I could tell, the only pulse start they have are their 250w MH bulbs. Check out this link: http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.com/metal-halide-ansi It'll show you who provides what. Pretty cool and nice to have available. Maybe I should have Dakar post it here.

[ereefic]

Our AB is a 175w so that probably explains it. Still don't understand why they make different wattages for different style ballasts.

[dakar]

It'll show you who provides what. Pretty cool and nice to have available. Maybe I should have Dakar post it here.

Good idea, thanks it'll make a usefull addition to our Reference section.
Took a while to re-code into BBCode but I got it :D

Our version can be found here (http://www.captivereefing.com/viewtopic.php?t=394).

[sirpat]

Glad you could use it!!! :D