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Old 05-28-2006, 10:52 PM   #1
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Best Brand for Compact Fluorescent Bulbs?


It's about time for me to replace the bulbs in my cube. Could someone recommend a good compact fluorescent bulb brand. Thank you.

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Old 05-28-2006, 10:54 PM   #2
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i have never had an issue with my coralife 36" 96w PC lights
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Old 05-28-2006, 10:59 PM   #3
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ive got the same lights, but never switched bulbs before, so im not familiar with the brands. should all work pretty much the same though. as long as they are the same wattage.
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Old 05-28-2006, 11:26 PM   #4
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Coralife and hamiltons are nice bulbs.
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Old 05-28-2006, 11:50 PM   #5
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I figure they all work the same, but I know some brands are better quality than others. Just wanted to get some recommendations before buying. Thank you.

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Old 05-29-2006, 12:37 AM   #6
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for actinics I say sunpaq's
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I agree, for actinics use current dual actinics(430/460nm). They also have the dual daylights(6,500k/10,000k). I think current(sunpaq) is the best pc brand out there.
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Thanks! I have three bulbs currently that are all 50/50 (10,000k/03). Is it better to have one 50/50, one actinic and one daylight, or will three 50/50's cover me again. Thanks.

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Old 05-29-2006, 12:31 PM   #9
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