+o0zarkawater Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I need to get some new bulbs for my fixture and wanted to see if there was any interest in a Group Buy. I am buying these from LSE inc, the same guy who sells as "TrustDeals" on eBay. I have bought from him several times and been very happy. I have been using the PlusRite bulbs for about a year now and changed them every 6 months. I like the color of the 20k bulbs, as it is more blue than any of the other cheap bulbs, but not the insane blue that Pheonix/Reeflux are. There have been threads on ARC and other forums comparing the PlusRite bulbs to the more expensive brands and for the most part PlusRite are a pretty good bulb. They do seem to lose colour a little faster than the other bulbs (4-6 months), but with the low price you can afford to change them 4x a year if you wanted and come out about the same as a single Pheonix or Reeflux bulb. The PlusRite also has "UV Stop" coating, so if you are using an exposed bulb like in a Coralife clip on fixture, these bulbs won't burn your corals. I would suggest sticking with the 20k, the 14k are a little too yellow for me personally. Pricing is $16/bulb for any type. SE/Mogul or DE/HQI/FC2 150w, 250w Just post what you would be interested in getting. I plan on getting 6 x 20k 250w DE. I'm still working out the payment/shipping with him, but if worse comes to worse, I will just pay and have you guys PayPal me or whatever. But ideally we would be paying him individually and shipping together for central pickup. I'd like to let this run for a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I would like 4 20k 250w DE bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardx322 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Isn't cheaper through 1000 bulb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Isn't cheaper through 1000 bulb? The SE are still a little cheaper through them, but they don't stock the DE. LSE said $16 was the best he could do on either one, so if someone wants to buy SE through 1000bulbs they can. I also know 1000bulbs has had trouble in the past with keeping their stocks updated, and people have ordered just to be put on backorder for a month+. And depending on which bulbs you are looking at, you would have to buy 3+ to make up for their 10$ shipping vs the slightly higher LSE price in this group buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Never been able to get DE 250's from 1000bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Do you have a link to the 250W 20K mogul bulbs on the EBay "trust_deals" site? I can't seem to find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 http://www.lightspectrumstore.com/servlet/the-603/Light-Bulb-Bulbs-Lamp/Detail There's a link to one on his website, but it doesn't specify a brand. In the past, even when his auctions don't say PlusRite I just shoot him a message requesting he ship that brand. If you have specific questions, please direct them to Arthur @ [email protected] and post your findings here if you think it will help others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Chris, I want 3 - 20k 150w DE bulbs PlusRite... Let me know how I need to pay. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Bump. Anyone else interested? I had someone PM me about some interest from SCCT. I'm going to check with them and probably get this ordered sometime this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gReef Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Im in but dont know what i need, I have 2 250w MH's and 4 T5's, I am currently running 2 blue and 2 violet T5s and the MH's are phoenix from 1000bulbs. I am open to suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 I personally wouldnt get anything but 20k PlusRites, since they do run a little less blue than the pheonix/reeflux. So if you want to give them a try, just let me know what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightinghippo Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have current usa outer orbit lighting with 2 - 150w 10K DE metal halides and 2 power compacts. I am thinking about replacing them. what do you guys recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I would try the 20k 150w DE. If you don't like them, you'll be out a whole $32 rather than 60$ per bulb. I really like them in both of my tanks, as do these other people who want to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 These are great bulbs. This is 8 months of growth for this millipora under PlusRite bulbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightinghippo Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I would try the 20k 150w DE. If you don't like them, you'll be out a whole $32 rather than 60$ per bulb. I really like them in both of my tanks, as do these other people who want to order. when ru planning on ordering. I will get 2 of the 20k 150w DE Also do u have nay pictures of your tank with the 20k lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Planning on placing this by Wednesday. I'll PM all those who have expressed interest so far. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggedfire Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Id like to go with 2 20k DE 250's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Heard back from everyone I knew was interested.... Closing this and sending payment 9/11 so we can get our bulbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'll be submitting payment at noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Got a little Antsy... PAID - DONE I'll keep everyone updated on when they are expected to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks for all who participated! I hope you are all enjoying your new bulbs. In the meantime.... I don't seem to know my maths as well as I should. I somehow ordered extra 250W MH DE 20k bulbs. 16$ea for anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lamont Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Do you still have the extra bulbs? If so I would like them. 512-608-7803. Lamont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I need 2 of them as well. The only DE ones I can find are: http://www.gladiatorlighting.com/2411 You have to order 12 so if there is anyone else that needs some I'd be down for a GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Affordable Aquatic Supplies has them too Jesse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeperKeeper Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If you want to do a GB, I'm in for 2- 250W DE 20K. Would it still be $16 each? If I don't answer PM right away, call me at five-one-two 964-twenty-fifteen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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