how often to change my pc bulbs

erazon1980 · 09/26/2008, 11:31 AM

hello i have a coralife unit with 2 actinics and 2 10000w i was wondering when do i need to change the bulbs and how do i know it is time. I purchased the fixture from someone. Is there a test or a way to tell. Thanks also best place to buy the bulbs i know about ebay but i dont know if its good to go cheap.

masonicman · 09/26/2008, 12:05 PM

First of all I think you mean 2 10,000K bulbs. Because if you had 2 10000W bulbs I think you would be getting a visit from people who thought your growing something in your home. Anyway, I change my bulbs every 6 months. PCs loose their full spectrums very quick. I purchase my replacements from Aquatrader.com.

Ps I'm from Philly. What part do you live in?

erazon1980 · 09/26/2008, 02:11 PM

i live in st davids Pa
thanks for the heads up. Maybe we can keep in touch and share on shipping and stuff. Im in the dvrc

yongwooi · 09/26/2008, 02:47 PM

I change out my bulbs every 8months.

09/26/2008, 11:31 AM	#1
erazon1980 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: philadelphia Posts: 67	how often to change my pc bulbs hello i have a coralife unit with 2 actinics and 2 10000w i was wondering when do i need to change the bulbs and how do i know it is time. I purchased the fixture from someone. Is there a test or a way to tell. Thanks also best place to buy the bulbs i know about ebay but i dont know if its good to go cheap.

09/26/2008, 12:05 PM	#2
masonicman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,313	First of all I think you mean 2 10,000K bulbs. Because if you had 2 10000W bulbs I think you would be getting a visit from people who thought your growing something in your home. Anyway, I change my bulbs every 6 months. PCs loose their full spectrums very quick. I purchase my replacements from Aquatrader.com. Ps I'm from Philly. What part do you live in? __________________ It is better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.......... Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef, 216w LED, Remora Pro skimmer, HOB fuge, 400w htr, ATO RO/DI, 90lbs LR and 1" SB.

09/26/2008, 02:11 PM	#3
erazon1980 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: philadelphia Posts: 67	i live in st davids Pa thanks for the heads up. Maybe we can keep in touch and share on shipping and stuff. Im in the dvrc

09/26/2008, 02:47 PM	#4
yongwooi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: san francisco Posts: 281	I change out my bulbs every 8months.