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coreyk 
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Posted: March 19 2005 at 2:17pm |
Is anyone else using the Home Depot compact fluorescent bulb talked about --> HERE <--
I know there was a thread about them a little while back and I was
wondering if anyone found the 5100K version of the bulb local. ???
I was thinking about ordering a couple at my local Home Depot, unless I can find them somewhere.
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Posted: March 19 2005 at 4:44pm |
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I'm holding one in my hand right now (SKU # 774-265). The American Fork HD sell's 'em. But I've switched my refugium light out for a Phillips 90 watt halogen bulb. It's much much brighter and many people on reefcentral have reported good results with it. Only drawback is that it gives off a lot of heat.
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Posted: March 19 2005 at 5:03pm |
The 19 watt claims to be equivalent to a 75watt halogen. The 65watt PC spiral claims to put out as much light as a 500watt halogen. I think the spiral bulbs are a joke though since the bulb blocks much of its own light. I really like the 65 watt PC that Mark has. Its from the local lighting store (forgot the name). And you should see the growth from his mangroves under it!
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Posted: March 19 2005 at 5:07pm |
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Is it the LOA fixture?
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Posted: March 19 2005 at 5:09pm |
The 65watt spiral is the LOA
Mark has the "normal" double-tube one common in the hobby
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Posted: March 20 2005 at 2:06pm |
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Corey I just bought 4 of these bulbs at the west jordan home depot! let me know and I will pick some up for you. They were $9.95 each
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Posted: March 20 2005 at 2:23pm |
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Thanks Jeff! I'm going to check my Home Depot tonight. You got the 5100K version of the bulb,ya? Model # P381951K
Let me know how you like them.
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Posted: March 20 2005 at 3:06pm |
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Yes I did! My fuge is quite brite with them on.! added 2 to the upstairs and 1 to my main tank! Let me know is you can't find them.
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Posted: March 21 2005 at 1:36pm |
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I got 1 two weeks ago. It is working great for me right now. I also got a reflector. My Macro is growing like mad.
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Posted: March 21 2005 at 1:42pm |
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I have had one for over 6 months and I am very happy with it. For the price its the best.
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Posted: March 23 2005 at 11:46pm |
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I have two of those 19w for my sump/refugium for 9 months now and
harvest about a 5-gallon bucket full of chaeto every three weeks or
so. It looks very yellow (I can't remember what the K temperature
was, I threw out the packaging), but chaeto is not selective as far as
light goes. I think it's great: low energy consumption, low heat,
great macro growth.
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Posted: March 24 2005 at 8:53am |
I picked mine up along with a cheap clip on reflector... looks like were all in macro heaven...and for a resonable price. Only one problem ...I'm having problems getting my lawnmower in the fuge to trim it back. Maybe (weed- be- gone) will wo  rk.. JK
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