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    Best UV bulbs.

    Hi all,

    I wasn’t quite sure where to put this question (feel free to move mod) but I’ve got a EA 110w UV (twin bulbs) and the original bulbs that came with it were superb. The water was super clear.

    I bought some cheaper versions, that had a good reviews, but they are sh*t. My water is not as clear as it usually would be.

    What’s the opinion on the best UV bulb brand to slide into a UV machine?



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    When I had a standard UV (these days have Amalgam) I always tried to get hold of genuine Phillips branded bulbs. You have to be a bit careful about sellers advertising Phillips then sending you a cheap unbranded one though. I would go through a trusted supplier not a flea bay seller.

    The trouble with UV bulbs is that they still glow purple even if they are not producing any of the right wavelength of light you want.

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    Agree with feline. I have two 55 watt. UV s
    One ea 55 watt.
    And only buy Philips bulb s now. After buying cheaper ones that where crap.
    Fred

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    The best 55w UV bulbs are jointly Phillips and Osram.

    Each one has a single specification where it out performs the other but I don't recall what.

    I opted for Osram and always use them but can't remember what drove me to choose Osram over the Phillips (might have simply been price).

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    Quote Originally Posted by RS2OOO View Post
    The best 55w UV bulbs are jointly Phillips and Osram.

    Each one has a single specification where it out performs the other but I don't recall what.

    I opted for Osram and always use them but can't remember what drove me to choose Osram over the Phillips (might have simply been price).

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    Osram bulbs. Never heard of them. I will have to try them out lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by freddyboy View Post
    Osram bulbs. Never heard of them. I will have to try them out lol

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    Lol osram is a huge well know brand

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