300% mark up is what is usually on any MH light system, I can make a 400 watt dual system for 80$ and they retail for about 300$.
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Well thats good to know.. I have a Hamilton Tech Double Reefsun setup with 10K XM bulbs now.. I am going to only put in one of the 14k bulbs for a comparisson. I didn't buy a 10k for a direct light to light comparisson as I've been wanting to upgrade to a 14k bulb anyway. But like I said its good to know that someone else is using his bulbs and having success.
Your kidding right? 300%.. If I charged people a 300% markup for my fiber optic work I'd be able to retire in 5 years.
Okay how much do you think they are paying the factorie workers, in China? or how about the materials, the stuff is soo highly marked up it's not even funny, I can completely light a 75 gallon with 400W of metal halide and 4 36" t5s for probably under a 150 not including light bulbs. that is by buying the ballast , sockets, and all other supplys.
Wow.. YOu make a good point but I figured there had to be something in the manufacturing process that raised the costs.. That and I haven't seen a unit not come with bulbs for the first time and I know those cost an arm and a leg.. But like I said if I can get these puppies to work, I'm gonna buy a 10 year supply from this guy.
Well I received the bulbs today and have one of them installed. I have never seen a 14k light on a system before so this is a new experience for me.. The difference in the spectrum is quite amazing. A nice blue tint that really makes some of the colors pop.
I'm going to run 1 10k and one of the new 14k bulbs for a few days and see how everything goes. Thanks to those who have given me input..
I'm going to run 1 10k and one of the new 14k bulbs for a few days and see how everything goes. Thanks to those who have given me input..
Seriously? When did you order.. I sent him a mail through ebay asking when they were shipping so I knew when to expect them. He answered almost immediately and I got them like three days after I ordered.
I have actually switched over to both of these lights as of this point and I don't seem to be having any issues. My zoa is doing the same in fact I have noticed some new polyps.
I have actually switched over to both of these lights as of this point and I don't seem to be having any issues. My zoa is doing the same in fact I have noticed some new polyps.
He finally emailed me back this morning after pestering him for 2 days. Said sorry for the delay, they should be here in a few days.
Of course, he's around philadelphia and i'm about an hour away from there, so chances are he hadn't even shipped them yet, and if i hadn't emailed, I'd've never gotten them.
I hate when that happens.
Of course, he's around philadelphia and i'm about an hour away from there, so chances are he hadn't even shipped them yet, and if i hadn't emailed, I'd've never gotten them.
I hate when that happens.
I have gotten burned before and make it a general policy that if I don't receive (even automated messages) shipping information within 24 to 48 hours of a purchase they are getting emailed requesting that information. If I don't get a quick reply I start a process of documenting everything for when I turn it over to ebay/paypal.
I hope you get your lights, so far these seem to be doing the trick.
I hope you get your lights, so far these seem to be doing the trick.
Hey guys,
Updates? how are they doing so far? I am now going on one month on my 10k, and I can definitely see the difference on my Yellow Colony Polyps especially. The piece of rock I had them on was about 3/4 full, now in one month they have filled the entire rock and are now spreading onto two adjacent pieces.
I just bought some Frogspawn and so far after 4 days, it is fully open and looking good so far.
My only regret is not getting 14k, I think that would help bring out the color more. Maybe for Christmas I will spring and by some 14k's, for $20.00 it is worth it, and I can interchange them if I need to.
Updates? how are they doing so far? I am now going on one month on my 10k, and I can definitely see the difference on my Yellow Colony Polyps especially. The piece of rock I had them on was about 3/4 full, now in one month they have filled the entire rock and are now spreading onto two adjacent pieces.
I just bought some Frogspawn and so far after 4 days, it is fully open and looking good so far.
My only regret is not getting 14k, I think that would help bring out the color more. Maybe for Christmas I will spring and by some 14k's, for $20.00 it is worth it, and I can interchange them if I need to.
