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Any update when new bulbs will be available?
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As always, post some pictures!
Better yet, take a couple good shoots and save them for "The Contest" we're hoping to have in April!
Marine Depot should be getting more this week, and a few other retailers will have access to them around the end of Feb or so.Can't seem to find any of the blue 24" bulbs.
how old is the T5 you are replacing? as they age they lose spectrum out put so putting a new bulb in may/should bring the PARs up correct? I just read the manufactures claims last night and these new lights really got my attention as I need to do a bulb change or up grade to LEDs. I'm really curious how a side by side comparison will turn out--a full swap with all new bulbs vs slightly used bulbs. I'm hoping these new E5s are a real break through in lighting. let me know what you think I'm wishing for the best……...My PAR will probably not change a lot since I will be replacing only one actinic lamp by the blue E5 in each of my two 8x54W fixtures. The plan is to add pop at dusk and dawn (not so much throughout the day). Although I will keep them on throughout the whole 12 hours light cycle, I am not expecting a lot of difference during day time, I believe all my other T5 will overpower it. Well... will see.
The actinic T5 was only a month old. But I only replaced one actinic in each of my two 8x54 fixtures. That is why I was not expecting a big difference in PAR. Most of the PAR comes from Blue Plus (x4/fixture) and Coral Plus (x2/fixture). Corals are growing well, there was no bleaching after the replacement 2 weeks ago. I am happy with the color pop I am getting.how old is the T5 you are replacing? as they age they lose spectrum out put so putting a new bulb in may/should bring the PARs up correct? I just read the manufactures claims last night and these new lights really got my attention as I need to do a bulb change or up grade to LEDs. I'm really curious how a side by side comparison will turn out--a full swap with all new bulbs vs slightly used bulbs. I'm hoping these new E5s are a real break through in lighting. let me know what you think I'm wishing for the best……...
T5 VS E5 what to do????
good to hear. I'm probably going to do a full swap on my set up--it's only 4 48"s and I'm well over dueThe actinic T5 was only a month old. But I only replaced one actinic in each of my two 8x54 fixtures. That is why I was not expecting a big difference in PAR. Most of the PAR comes from Blue Plus (x4/fixture) and Coral Plus (x2/fixture). Corals are growing well, there was no bleaching after the replacement 2 weeks ago. I am happy with the color pop I am getting.
Will these provide any shimmer effect typical with LED's?
do you people think it's worth it? Just do the math
it would take 2 1/2 - 3 years to pay off as oppose to using regular T5 bulbs. (one 24" T5 is $20, the E5 is $50).
this is just my opinion.
I think we need to think a little before buying these E5. will you be using T5 for the next 2+ yrs or not .
if you don't plan on using T5 light for more than 2-3 years then I would just stick with the regular T5 bulb.
but I am very doubt that you will see people with T5 fixture 8 years from now.
The industry has changed so much.
I remember in 2010, reefer hardly heard the word LED light, and fast forward 5 yrs later (2015), 75% of the people are using LED.
With the lifespan, these will probably have some resale value if someone doesn't like them, or decides to change light source. Sure you won't get full price back but a fixture for sale with year old e5 could probably get more than than one with year old t5s..do you people think it's worth it? Just do the math
it would take 2 1/2 - 3 years to pay off as oppose to using regular T5 bulbs. (one 24" T5 is $20, the E5 is $50).
this is just my opinion.
I think we need to think a little before buying these E5. will you be using T5 for the next 2+ yrs or not .
if you don't plan on using T5 light for more than 2-3 years then I would just stick with the regular T5 bulb.
I guess I'll ask this again and hope to get some feedback. Do these provide a shimmer like typical LED's
Ok thank you!No these do not shimmer at all