Where to find EVC / Helios / Sun Aquatics 20k DE halides?

bidny · 09/12/2012, 12:51 PM

Does anyone know if the EVC / Helios / Sun Aquatics 20k double ended metal halide lamps are still available? Seems like these were great bulbs at a great price, but I can't seem to find them anymore.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

A sea K · 09/13/2012, 05:36 AM

Wish I could help. I looked for these myself and finally gave up.
Here is a free bump, maybe someone else will know.

hobbzz · 09/13/2012, 05:59 AM

I just got single ended evc from tb aquatics. They might have them.

bidny · 09/13/2012, 06:09 AM

Thanks for the help, guys! No luck with TB Aquatics. Looks like they have the 10k but not the 20k. Good suggestion, though.

hobbzz · 09/13/2012, 06:15 AM

http://www.tbaquatics.com/lighting-3...anufacturer=24

Never heard of this place fwiw.
http://www.jimsreef.com/estore/index...th=13_22_29_35

A sea K · 09/13/2012, 07:06 AM

Cool, Thanks hobbzz.
I just ordered 1 from Jim's reef. They had 4 in stock as per the website when I ordered. I'll run this bulb against the Ushio 20K and see which I like best. I also want to try the new Luxcore 20K bulb as well. I posted a thread looking for people's experience with these but have got -O- feedback so far.

bidny · 10/12/2012, 03:50 PM

FYI, I ordered two of the bulbs from Jim's Reef. It's hard to tell that these are actually EVC bulbs, as they say VC Technologies on them, and the packaging is generic. However, this is not uncommon.

I was happy with the color. However, one of the bulbs stopped working after just two weeks. I replaced it with a cheap backup of mine, which does work. FYI, the ballasts are Ice Cap.

I am in contact with Jim right now. I'll let you know what he says.

bidny · 10/12/2012, 04:27 PM

Jim contacted me almost immediately after I sent him an e-mail. Said that he'd get a bulb out to me on Monday morning. Top notch! I'll be looking to use Jim's Reef again in the future.

James77 · 10/12/2012, 07:17 PM

Reef Science has them as well.

jackson6745 · 12/19/2012, 12:31 PM

I can't seem to get on the reef science website. I am trying to get an a 250w 20k DE EVC bulb as well. If I remember correctly EVC took over the Helios Bulbs. It's been a while since I had halides

mark54321 · 12/19/2012, 12:50 PM

Here: http://www.windycityreefs.com/evc-20...l-halide-lamp/

jakano · 12/19/2012, 12:53 PM

I also ordered one of those from jims reef and it too died less after than a month of use. Out of frustration I got rid of using DE bulbs I have always had trouble with them and the color selection isn't very good. Although when it did work that EVC 20K looked great! By far the best colored DE bulb I have ever used. I never thought to contact him about that bulb I just figured I would be told I was sol like most places do when bulbs go out. Probably too late now to bother with it.

09/12/2012, 12:51 PM	#1
bidny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, USA 60614 Posts: 319	Where to find EVC / Helios / Sun Aquatics 20k DE halides? Does anyone know if the EVC / Helios / Sun Aquatics 20k double ended metal halide lamps are still available? Seems like these were great bulbs at a great price, but I can't seem to find them anymore. Any help would be greatly appreciated! __________________ -steven b. bidny Use your reef to educate others on the fragility of the world's oceans. By saving the oceans, we can save the planet. Current Tank Info: 90g Oceanic Tech Tank, 2x Ecotech Vortech MP40wES, Reef Octopus Extreme 160, 2x Deluxe BRS Reactor, 2x Laguna Max-Flo 900, 2x 250w Eheim Jager Heater, 29g Sump/Refugium, 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Pro G3, Reef Angel Plus Controller

09/13/2012, 05:36 AM	#2
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Wish I could help. I looked for these myself and finally gave up. Here is a free bump, maybe someone else will know. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

09/13/2012, 06:09 AM	#4
bidny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, USA 60614 Posts: 319	Thanks for the help, guys! No luck with TB Aquatics. Looks like they have the 10k but not the 20k. Good suggestion, though. __________________ -steven b. bidny Use your reef to educate others on the fragility of the world's oceans. By saving the oceans, we can save the planet. Current Tank Info: 90g Oceanic Tech Tank, 2x Ecotech Vortech MP40wES, Reef Octopus Extreme 160, 2x Deluxe BRS Reactor, 2x Laguna Max-Flo 900, 2x 250w Eheim Jager Heater, 29g Sump/Refugium, 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Pro G3, Reef Angel Plus Controller

09/13/2012, 07:06 AM	#6
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Cool, Thanks hobbzz. I just ordered 1 from Jim's reef. They had 4 in stock as per the website when I ordered. I'll run this bulb against the Ushio 20K and see which I like best. I also want to try the new Luxcore 20K bulb as well. I posted a thread looking for people's experience with these but have got -O- feedback so far. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

10/12/2012, 03:50 PM	#7
bidny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, USA 60614 Posts: 319	FYI, I ordered two of the bulbs from Jim's Reef. It's hard to tell that these are actually EVC bulbs, as they say VC Technologies on them, and the packaging is generic. However, this is not uncommon. I was happy with the color. However, one of the bulbs stopped working after just two weeks. I replaced it with a cheap backup of mine, which does work. FYI, the ballasts are Ice Cap. I am in contact with Jim right now. I'll let you know what he says. __________________ -steven b. bidny Use your reef to educate others on the fragility of the world's oceans. By saving the oceans, we can save the planet. Current Tank Info: 90g Oceanic Tech Tank, 2x Ecotech Vortech MP40wES, Reef Octopus Extreme 160, 2x Deluxe BRS Reactor, 2x Laguna Max-Flo 900, 2x 250w Eheim Jager Heater, 29g Sump/Refugium, 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Pro G3, Reef Angel Plus Controller

09/13/2012, 05:59 AM	#3
hobbzz How do I change this? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,037	I just got single ended evc from tb aquatics. They might have them.

09/13/2012, 06:15 AM	#5
hobbzz How do I change this? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,037	http://www.tbaquatics.com/lighting-3...anufacturer=24 Never heard of this place fwiw. http://www.jimsreef.com/estore/index...th=13_22_29_35

10/12/2012, 04:27 PM	#8
bidny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, USA 60614 Posts: 319	Jim contacted me almost immediately after I sent him an e-mail. Said that he'd get a bulb out to me on Monday morning. Top notch! I'll be looking to use Jim's Reef again in the future. __________________ -steven b. bidny Use your reef to educate others on the fragility of the world's oceans. By saving the oceans, we can save the planet. Current Tank Info: 90g Oceanic Tech Tank, 2x Ecotech Vortech MP40wES, Reef Octopus Extreme 160, 2x Deluxe BRS Reactor, 2x Laguna Max-Flo 900, 2x 250w Eheim Jager Heater, 29g Sump/Refugium, 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Pro G3, Reef Angel Plus Controller

10/12/2012, 07:17 PM	#9
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Reef Science has them as well. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

12/19/2012, 12:31 PM	#10
jackson6745 Yeah Yeah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 5,822	I can't seem to get on the reef science website. I am trying to get an a 250w 20k DE EVC bulb as well. If I remember correctly EVC took over the Helios Bulbs. It's been a while since I had halides __________________ Richard - Officially done shipping coral. Don't ask! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2357196"]http://www.reefcentralcom/forums/showthread.php?t=2357196 Officially Done Shipping

12/19/2012, 12:50 PM	#11
mark54321 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 2,040	Here: http://www.windycityreefs.com/evc-20...l-halide-lamp/ __________________ ############## ______MARK_______ ##############

12/19/2012, 12:53 PM	#12
jakano Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 1,562	I also ordered one of those from jims reef and it too died less after than a month of use. Out of frustration I got rid of using DE bulbs I have always had trouble with them and the color selection isn't very good. Although when it did work that EVC 20K looked great! By far the best colored DE bulb I have ever used. I never thought to contact him about that bulb I just figured I would be told I was sol like most places do when bulbs go out. Probably too late now to bother with it.