600 hps bulbs ... help with a brand..

about to make a purchase in a few .... My hps bulb blew out so I'm about to grab another off ebay.
I know everyone is gonna suggest the hortilux to me but my pockets are a bit too tight right now.
So should i grab a sunmaster ( found one listed for 50 bucks that's looking like the one)
or should i just grab a less expensive version like a plantmax, growbright, or sunleaves.
I have Jorge's bible on lighting and the Sunmaster rates up there. any opinions or experience otherwise?????

the sunmaster dual spec 600w's are a fantastic choice, i used one for my first 9months of growing now im trying a new unbranded lamp from my local hydro shop (free sample) its not as good as the sunmaster but its ok. it was 25% cheaper than the sunmaster . Once my current grow is over i WILL be switching back.



J

as already stated, plantmax is still a decent bulb, if you can afford the sunmaster go with it. agrosun makes a decent bulb also.

Ushio!!!!!

According to last month's High times, sun pulse's kelvin rated bulbs are the only bulbs compatible with electronic/digital ballasts. They say all other bulbs burn out prematurely, some don't last half as long as they should. I have always used the sunmaster bulbs with great results though. Just thought I'd add something else to consider.

The ushios are also very nice bulbs. not exactly cheap but they do work with digital ballasts as well.

thanks for the suggestions all .. I'm gonna put in an order today. reps on me