18-01-2012, 07:46 PM | #1 |
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At the end of my tether with Solar Glo
I had two of these bulbs bought around the end of October. Idiot that I am I didnt keep the receipts and both have blown in the last fortnight!!!Has anyone else had this trouble?And can anyone suggest a better quality combined bulb?
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18-01-2012, 07:55 PM | #2 |
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tbh there ...... , arcadia d3 or megaray
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18-01-2012, 08:01 PM | #3 |
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Every solar glow bulb I ever had blew, and took the lamp holder out with it Since switching to Arcadia combined uv/heat bulbs and lampholders have never had any bother Its a good to idea to also switch your lamp into a surge protector too
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18-01-2012, 10:57 PM | #4 |
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In all honesty... They aren't great.
As has been suggested - depending on the size of your table, I would either get an Arcadia combined 160w or for a small table perhaps the 100w. For a more heat perhaps the Mega Ray 160w or equally the 100w (for a smaller table). xx |
18-01-2012, 11:41 PM | #5 |
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I used to use them and have had exactly the same problem. I did email the company as I didn't keep the receipt either and as a goodwill gesture they sent me two bulbs free of charge. I keep them as spares. I use the Arcadia D3 combined bulbs now and haven't had any trouble. xx
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I had the same problem with mine. Thats why i gave up on them.
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19-01-2012, 08:43 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys have ordered the Arcadia bulb
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