11-04-2014, 03:24 PM | #11 |
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Not the best in the world, but I bought a pack early in December and I'm on the 3rd one. Not too bad and very cheap!
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11-04-2014, 07:05 PM | #12 |
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I've been using Compton ones too. We get them for 50p each as long as we buy 10+ at a time. I've had some that have blown quickly and others that last for months. The ones that have blown have been taken back to the shop and replaced.
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15-04-2014, 11:43 PM | #14 |
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I find there is no consistency to the reliability. I find one that works for a while then when it goes I try the same brand and it just doesn't last. There is even inconsistency between the 2 vivs, the same brand just doesn't last the same length in each one.
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15-04-2014, 11:54 PM | #15 |
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Strange isnt it? But thanks for all the helpful suggestions.
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16-04-2014, 10:38 AM | #16 |
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I have also bought for around £50 some combined UVA/UVB= light bulb (I have had 3 in total) and those did not last any longer than the cheap bulb without UVA/UVB, so it is not a problem of low quality bulbs. I think it must be something about how we are using it. Maybe too much use, or humidity or any other conditions I haven't thought about. so I don't think changing brand will make them last longer. I think the solution is to find the cheapest and accept that you will be changing them frequently...
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Do you have a link please Clare? I looked on line & allthat came up was the Komodo. Been in store today & couldn't spot them & when I enquired the lady said they don't sell 100w? |
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