Where to buy Metal Halide bulb ??

[DR.V]

Hi all , does anyone know where to buy MH light bulb in sydney ???
Is this light bulb specially for aqurium and different that lighting shop sell ?
Im planning to make DIY metal halide, But i need the light bulb.


Thanks

[goldenpigeon]

you could order 1 online

[DR.V]

whats the website goldenpigeon ?

[goldenpigeon]

um.... i dun really shop online but i think there is a website called www.reefonline.com

[DR.V]

thanks for the info anyway

[goldenpigeon]

thats ok here to help

cheers mate

[Benny]

Im going to goto errr.. Turks (electrical wholesaler)

and check out what fittings, and globes they have...

Btw DR.V you do realise that MH requires special starting equip too? (an electronic ballast and starter).. It is usualy included with the fittings tho

[DR.V]

Btw DR.V you do realise that MH requires special starting equip too? (an electronic ballast and starter).. It is usualy included with the fittings tho

Yeah i realise that, but the only query is, is the light bulb that electrical wholesaler have is the same that we use for aquarium ??
Or is there a special light bulb for aquarium ??

[glstine]

Depends on the color, typically aquarium bulbs will be 5000, 6500, 10000 and 20000K depending on what your lighting for and/or personal preference. Check on Australian Reef Forum for where to buy, place I was going to suggest doesn't ship international anymore.