AAJ Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I have had my heli's outside in a propagator during the summer, as it became colder I moved the propagators into the conservatory. Last Sunday I decided with the colder temps and shorter photoperiod it was time to move them into the terrarium I had ready with a reflector and envirolite. Today just five days later the bulb has gone! I'm not in a hurry to replace it at the price paid, has anybody else experianced such a short bulb life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsivertsen Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Yeah, I had a few go bad within a week too, (mine were an EcoLux from Lowes), must have been a bad batch from some factory. I saved the receipt, and brought back the burned out bulbs and they gave me free replacements. So far, about 6 bulbs have gone out within a week! - Rich Edited December 4, 2009 by rsivertsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) I've had the standard energy saving bulds go very quickly. But (touch wood) my 250W envirolite is still going strong - it was on last winter, about 5-6 months for about 12 hours a day. And has been on again this year for about 2 months about 11 hours a day. If it goes any time soon - expect a vist AAJ Edited December 4, 2009 by Phil Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Joel=- Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 You need to make sure you get a real envirolite. There are a few fakes "copies" out there which I would guess are made with lesser components. Especially on Ebay. I have had 5 bulbs 150w and 250w versions running 24 hours a day last year with no problems what so ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-Rah Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I've had the standard energy saving bulds go very quickly. But (touch wood) my 250W envirolite is still going strong - it was on last winter, about 5-6 months for about 12 hours a day. And has been on again this year for about 2 months about 11 hours a day.If it goes any time soon - expect a vist AAJ Be careful: even though they are "on" the quality of light emitted degrades over time. If you can get a light meter it's useful to check how the bulbs are faring with extended use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amori Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I use my plants as indicators of the light quality and after almost 2 years at a 12 hour photoperiod, my 250W 6400K is going strong, and so are the plants. I've recently placed my Heliamphora under a 2700K not knowing what to expect, and they've reacted well with sturdy new growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAJ Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 You need to make sure you get a real envirolite. There are a few fakes "copies" out there which I would guess are made with lesser components. Especially on Ebay.I have had 5 bulbs 150w and 250w versions running 24 hours a day last year with no problems what so ever. 5 bulbs x 24hrs, Blimey, Joel you must be rich! It did come from ebay but pretty sure it was the real m'coy, chap is a powerseller and website www.enviro-gro-lites.co.uk Phil you dont hit the fair sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 It did come from ebay but pretty sure it was the real m'coy, chap is a powerseller and website www.enviro-gro-lites.co.uk I think I know who you mean. You need to be carefull as he sells both envirolites and envirolite TYPE bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Joel=- Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 5 bulbs x 24hrs, Blimey, Joel you must be rich! Dont do it any more lol. Though the results were worth it :) Though it didnt cost that my, around £10 a week or so, which if you think about some people spend that a day on fags, sweets & other cr*p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langy Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 It did come from ebay but pretty sure it was the real m'coy, chap is a powerseller and website www.enviro-gro-lites.co.uk Hi, all I think the guys name is Richard, Ive had both Envirolites (250W) and Plug-n-Gro (125W) lights from him, both are doing fine and my plants are thriving! Regards Langy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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