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Old 10-08-2007, 06:02 PM
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The one I'm using is a exoterra sun glow 75 watt spot lamp...thing is it cost me a fiver...and only lasted 2 days...do I take it back to the shop or go buy something cheaper from somewere else....please help??....Got to say the last one I had lasted 6 months but still a fivers alot I think?
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:17 PM
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Just get yourself a couple of normal reflector bulbs (spotlight bulbs)they are a lot cheaper and do the job.
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Old 11-08-2007, 10:40 AM
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They are a load of rubbish just a way of conning more money out of you as said just go to B&Q and get normal spot bulbs 60- 100w.
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Old 11-08-2007, 12:15 PM
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Thanks sarah on my way to B and Q now.
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