Has anyone used these cheaper UV bulbs for an Aqua UV Sterilizer

[remel1993]

So I just purchased a used aqua 25 watt sterilizer. The bulb needs replacing and a replacement bulb cost $80. However they also have these alternative generic brand bulbs for $17. Anyone have luck with them or have any feedback. https://www.ebay.com/itm/153534840838?hash=item23bf63c006:g:paIAAOSw2SxdChTo

 

[AM machine]

So I just purchased a used aqua 25 watt sterilizer. The bulb needs replacing and a replacement bulb cost $80. However they also have these alternative generic brand bulbs for $17. Anyone have luck with them or have any feedback. https://www.ebay.com/itm/153534840838?hash=item23bf63c006:g:paIAAOSw2SxdChTo

I bought 39 dollar sterilizer it has to have cheap bulbs works great make sure your crystal sleeve is clean hope this helps

 

[Idoc]

So I just purchased a used aqua 25 watt sterilizer. The bulb needs replacing and a replacement bulb cost $80. However they also have these alternative generic brand bulbs for $17. Anyone have luck with them or have any feedback. https://www.ebay.com/itm/153534840838?hash=item23bf63c006:g:paIAAOSw2SxdChTo

I've never used them...didn't know cheaper options existed! But, for $20, it is probably worth a shot.

 

[alain Bouchard]

any idea how you can test the quality of the bulb? the spectrum?

 

[remel1993]

They should have specs online somewhere for spectrum

 

[14 foot reef]

I haven't used that company, but I have used this company. My SL200 watt bulb is $500.00 from AQUA UV, this place its $350.00...Big Savings for me.

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www.buyultraviolet.com

 

[PeterC99]

I haven't used that company, but I have used this company. My SL200 watt bulb is $500.00 from AQUA UV, this place its $350.00...Big Savings for me.

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www.buyultraviolet.com

How do you find the quality and effectiveness of these UV lights?

 

[14 foot reef]

How do you find the quality and effectiveness of these UV lights?

honestly,, lasting longer than the OEM bulbs.

 

[Water Dog]

Though I haven’t tried these yet, I found a more economical AquaUV replacement bulb made by Ushio, which is a reputable Japanese bulb manufacturer who had a presence in the aquarium hobby with their MH bulbs.

for Aqua Ultraviolet 25 Watt Germicidal UV Replacement bulb - Ushio OEM bulb

Ushio Germicidal UV OEM Replacement bulb for Aqua Ultraviolet 25 Watt Ushio UVC (germicidal) lamps are used in professional water and air disinfection units. The compact size of the lamp allows for a small system design and design flexibility. Ushio germicidal lamps offer almost constant UV...

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[mtraylor]

You usually get what you pay for, but sometimes you can find a good deal and the only way to find a good deal is to try it out. My advice on this is....if you want to try a cheaper bulb. Its best to buy the cheaper bulb and the OEM bulb at the same time. That way if the cheaper one burns out too quick or has a bad spectrum etc you have a known quality backup. If the bulb is a keeper then you can simple just keep buying that one after you use the existing one and the backup. Its always good to have a backup bulb on tap. Also if the cheaper bulb is a good one. Its best to buy up a few of them as they usually dont stick around long.