best hps bulb

just bought a 1000 watt hps sunleaves and need to get a new bulb. which is the best and whos got the cheapest??

WOW!!!I thought I would get at least one response!!!!thanks so much for the effort all!!

i think a lot is down to preference,but i prefer to use either phillips,or osram.both can be quite expensive,but as i live in the uk cant help you with where you can get them.

I prefer Hortilux
I get em for 1/2 price by the case . :)
Crispi :jointsmile:

Don't bother with the cheapest bulbs- gonna be crap.

I really like the Hortilux- SunMaster and Solarmax are also nice, and a couple of bucks cheaper.

Hortilux...RULES....:pimp:....

THANKS ALL!! that hortilux was what I was thinking .can't wait bubblicious and ice ready for some major light!!

I've had very good service, and prices from this outfit:
Light Bulbs, Rope Lights, Halogen & Fluorescent Light Bulbs
one order arrived with a broken HPS bulb, no problem, they shipped me a replacement IMMEDIATELY, and a free UPS pickup slip for the broken one ... they're in Texas, if I remember correctly ... I am using the 'Hortilux by EYE', that came with my lamp setup, but the guy at 1000 bulbs isn't too fond of them ... he said they have a LOT of short-life complaints with the EYE, and recommends the Phillips or Sylvania, etc.. ... I also bought a couple of their cheapo $12 400-watt HPS, but haven't had need to try them yet ... :smokin:

anyone know if this is a decent bulb?

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