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Old 09-08-2008, 02:43 AM   #1
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http://cgi.ebay.com/48-500W-Aquarium...QQcmdZViewItem


What do you guys think ? really on a tight budget and This seems to be an ok light i guess even tho its off brand.
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Old 09-08-2008, 04:20 AM   #2
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NEW 2008 SS Model.

48" 500W Aquarium Metal Halide System
Approx Dimension: 47.25" x 8.25" x 2.50"

Output:

* MH 250W x2
* Dual Lunar x12 ( 24 LEDs)

Spec:

* Very compact high end alumimum Housing.(whats special about the housing? I see similar for PC setups)
* German made HQ reflector (OK)
* Individual Power cords and Power switches for timer setup.( seperate Ballasts, but what kind?)
* Built in Heavy duty Fan x1. (not much air movement for 500w of MH

Free Parts:

* Double Ended MH 250W 15000K Bulb x2(HQI?)
* Mounting legs. (sits kinda low for MH, are their UV shields included ?)

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NEW 2008 SS Model.

48" 500W Aquarium Metal Halide System
Approx Dimension: 47.25" x 8.25" x 2.50"

Output:

* MH 250W x2
* Dual Lunar x12 ( 24 LEDs)

Spec:

* Very compact high end alumimum Housing.
* German made HQ reflector
* Individual Power cords and Power switches for timer setup.
* Built in Heavy duty Fan x1.

Free Parts:

* Double Ended MH 250W 15000K Bulb x2
* Mounting legs.


Payment Method

* Paypal with confirmed US residential address / Money order.
* Money order, Make M.O. payable to: SOUSA.
* Accept money order only from all unconfirmed address shipments.
* Payment must be receive in 7 days after auction..

Shipping & Handling

* Will not ship to PO box ,AK, HI, PR, APO, FPO and Canada.
* All S&H is non-refundable and buyers assume all / return S&H cost.

Sales Policy

* All sales Final.
* 8.50% CA tax apply.
* Free Parts do not have coverage. We check and test all bulbs before ship out. If bulbs are damaged during transit, we offer low price replacement.
* All unit are tested before ship out. If unit is defective or damage upon arrive, you must email to us in 24 hrs, we guide you to the exchange / claim process.
* Win bidder accept all auction terms listed in this auction. Otherwise, please do not bid or buy.

So they say the bulbs work before Shipping but not covered if they dont light when you get it, but they will sell you new replacements at discounted price

Like I mentioned in PM, I am not big on EBAY, but if this is what you need , the price in not too bad, if it comes off as advertised
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Old 09-08-2008, 08:39 AM   #3
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The big question is,is it UL listed!If not don't buy it!
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the risk in systems like that is that they're not usually UL tested (or any of the main labs), and so there's no telling what their reliability is. The price is right, surely, but if it's a fire risk I can't say it's worth saving the money. if I were you, I'd look at used hardware before putting money into that.
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ok theres a guy on there with a nice used current MH on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/48-CURRENT-USA-M...QQcmdZViewItem

and i looked at this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/48-Metal-Halide-...QQcmdZViewItem
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