hqi bulbs on ebay?

tonyb · 04-01-2004, 04:48 AM

ok, so its coming close to time to replace my 150w de bulbs. i was looking on ebay for some aqulines... but i found these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...EBWA%3AIT&rd=1

now. i would prefer the aqualines. but for half the price i might get some of these just to test them out.... what do you think of these? has anyone tried them before?

***Reefland*** · 04-01-2004, 08:44 PM

Gosh I don't know tonyb. I am always very skeptical of purchasing these "unamed" bulbs that no one has tested before to reveal the PAR values. I think the AB's or Ushio's are worth the extra money to eliminate any questions.

Scott Z.

**Ninong** · 04-01-2004, 09:02 PM

I hate to buy things if the seller isn't even willing to identify the manufacturer or the brand name. What is someone were to advertize a cheap brand new automobile on eBay and you ended up buying a Yugo?

***zhenya*** · 04-01-2004, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninong

What is someone were to advertize a cheap brand new automobile on eBay and you ended up buying a Yugo?

Yeah, when it comes to bulbs I'd say stick with what works and had worked for you before.I tried playing with different bulbs a little while ago and almost wacked my entire tank. Not worth it, I think.

04-01-2004, 04:48 AM	#1
tonyb Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 36	hqi bulbs on ebay? ok, so its coming close to time to replace my 150w de bulbs. i was looking on ebay for some aqulines... but i found these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...EBWA%3AIT&rd=1 now. i would prefer the aqualines. but for half the price i might get some of these just to test them out.... what do you think of these? has anyone tried them before?

04-01-2004, 09:02 PM	#3
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,340	I hate to buy things if the seller isn't even willing to identify the manufacturer or the brand name. What is someone were to advertize a cheap brand new automobile on eBay and you ended up buying a Yugo? __________________ Ninong

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04-01-2004, 08:44 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	Gosh I don't know tonyb. I am always very skeptical of purchasing these "unamed" bulbs that no one has tested before to reveal the PAR values. I think the AB's or Ushio's are worth the extra money to eliminate any questions. Scott Z.

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