Aquael Unimax 250 UV Bulb Replacement 8/25/09
Hello,
<Hi Jenny>
About a year ago, I purchased an Aquael Unimax 250 canister filter. My 9w UV light bulb has recently gone out and I need a replacement. Upon using Google to search for an aquatics store that sells the bulbs that are
listed as compatible with my unit, I only found two and both retail for at least $30 (Drs. Foster and Smith being one of them, and the other being here:
http://www.frogpondaquatics.com/product/UVC-9W?meta=FRG ).
Upon looking on EBay, it looks as though you can roughly get 2 for $10 + shipping. (example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2pcs-9W-9-WATT-UV-UVC-PL-S9-TUV-G23-Base-Light-Bulb_W0QQ
itemZ290329452696QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4398fbe098&_
trksid=p3286.c0.m14
)
My question is, are ones like those on EBay compatible? I don't know much about UV lights and was hoping you could help.
<Are one and the same. The PL-S9 base is the same for both lamps along with the wattage.
Good find, beats the heck out of 30 bucks for one lamp. James (Salty Dog)>
-Jenny A.