Megarey MVB SB bulbs are back in stock

[jewl495]

Mega-Rey self ballast bulbs are back in stock for anyone that is interested. I can't wait for the EB bulbs to be back in stock, then I'm going to place an order along with a new 6.5 uvi meter for testing. I have the 6.2 meter now.

 

[kjinxx2]

In stock where?

 

[Owner of Max]

From their website:

News & UpdatesNovember 12, 2011
Our SB 100, SB 100 Low, & SB 160 Watt 120 Volt bulbs are back in stock & available for order.
November 2, 2011
ReptileUV is moving to a new facility to better serve our friends and clients. Business will resume on Monday Nov 7th. With this move will be a renewed service by Bob and Debbie Mac personally. Your requests will be cared for at a much quicker pace as was in the beginning. All bulbs will be "adjusted" to our required specifications. We will also have the ability to send out "requested higher UVB" bulbs as we did in our original designs. Thank you again for your patience and loyalty!

Does anyone know if these are good and safe to use again?

 

[jewl495]

I can't say for sure that they are safe but I feel confident in buying them again. However I will purchasing a new meter to test the bulbs that I buy. I would call or Email Bob and talk to him if you are considering going with a mega-ray and are unsure.

 

[jewl495]

In stock where?

On their website http://www.reptileuv.com

 

[Owner of Max]

I e-mailed them.

For months I couldn't get through calling or get an answer to an e-mail. I was not on this forum for quite some time and had no idea about there being any problems with them until I tried to order new ones. Let's see what they say in response to my e-mail and if I'm still not confident, I'm going to try calling Bob myself.

 

[lauraj1055]

Whoever tests these.. I am dying to see the results.... I will be due for a new UVB light in December, and I would love to purchase one of these even though I lost $50 from the last one I bought that burnt out after 2 months and I could never get a hold of them again.

 

[jewl495]

Laura are you buying the self balast? I won't be able to give results on those as I'm waiting for the eb bulbs. The original EB bulbs lasted for over a year, so for me it was a much better deal. My EB that I have now is still going strong according to my 6.2 but I can't test uvi. I'm assuming since I'm not having any eye issues that I'm ok. I would like to know for sure that's why I'm going to buy the 6.5 meter. It's an investment that pays for it self after a while in my eyes.

 

[lauraj1055]

Laura are you buying the self balast? I won't be able to give results on those as I'm waiting for the eb bulbs. The original EB bulbs lasted for over a year, so for me it was a much better deal. My EB that I have now is still going strong according to my 6.2 but I can't test uvi. I'm assuming since I'm not having any eye issues that I'm ok. I would like to know for sure that's why I'm going to buy the 6.5 meter. It's an investment that pays for it self after a while in my eyes.

I think I'm confused on the bulbs... What is the self balast vs. the EB bulb?

 

[jewl495]

Self ballast just goes right into the light fixture and it will work. The external ballast bulbs will not run without being plugged into the external ballast. They last longer,I think Bob explained that the external ballast gives more control over the light IDK. They hardly put out any heat at all. I have my set up geared for that and I hate switching over to any other UVB sorce because then I have to mess with my heating all over again. which is a pain getting everything just right. :roll:

 

[lauraj1055]

Self ballast just goes right into the light fixture and it will work. The external ballast bulbs will not run without being plugged into the external ballast. They last longer,I think Bob explained that the external ballast gives more control over the light IDK. They hardly put out any heat at all. I have my set up geared for that and I hate switching over to any other UVB sorce because then I have to mess with my heating all over again. which is a pain getting everything just right. :roll:

AHHHHH... Yeah, I had the bulb... that went into my dome light fixture. It was the MVB bulb.

 

[jewl495]

Laura here is the link to the site that explains the EB bulbs.
http://www.reptileuv.com/megaray-eb-60-watt-flood-uvb-lamp-kit.php

 

[lauraj1055]

Laura here is the link to the site that explains the EB bulbs.
http://www.reptileuv.com/megaray-eb-60-watt-flood-uvb-lamp-kit.php

Thanks so much!!!! Perfect... I want to order one of these, but am still nervous that it might burn out in 2 months... I would love to hear feedback on them first.

 

[Owner of Max]

I left a v/m yesterday. Still no response to my e-mail or v/m.

 

[jewl495]

It's hard to be patient but Im sure they are being flooded with emails, phone calls and orders right now. Give him a few days. Maybe I'll go ahead and Order the self ballast and start testing it. I want another dragon so having extra supplies on hand never hurts.