Sunlight supply T5 Tek retro kit 48"

dmbnpj · 12/12/2007, 04:58 PM

Has anyone else purchased this light fixture and the wiring that came with it are way too short?

dmbnpj · 12/12/2007, 05:11 PM

Wondering if I can just add a wire connector to the ends of the wires and add additional wiring?

Akronviper · 12/12/2007, 05:14 PM

Yes, you can thats what I did. I would just suggest possibly some heat shrink or a good tape job just to protect the connection from corrosion. I like the retrofit, just ordered another

papagimp · 12/12/2007, 05:16 PM

forget the tape, get heat shrinking and possibly even the waterproof/resistant butt connectors.

I havn't used their retrofits yet, but own two 48" fixtures (1-6bulb, 1-4 bulb) and couldn't be happier with the products.

dmbnpj · 12/12/2007, 05:17 PM

Are the metalic fittings inside the sockets eventually going to corrode or are they stainless?

papagimp · 12/12/2007, 05:20 PM

Mine havn't corroded yet, been using one of them going on 2 years now, with no splash guard attached. I believe the retrofits come with the water resistant/proof endcaps as well, whereas the fixtures like mine do not, but still working great.

jimbo78 · 12/12/2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dmbnpj
Are the metalic fittings inside the sockets eventually going to corrode or are they stainless?

go to a west marine or other boat store. you can find heat shrink butt conector for marine use.

dmbnpj · 12/12/2007, 05:30 PM

cool
i will take my chances, 2 years and still going with a $100 fixture is a deal!

12/12/2007, 04:58 PM	#1
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	Sunlight supply T5 Tek retro kit 48" Has anyone else purchased this light fixture and the wiring that came with it are way too short?

12/12/2007, 05:14 PM	#3
Akronviper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Akron, Oh Posts: 398	Yes, you can thats what I did. I would just suggest possibly some heat shrink or a good tape job just to protect the connection from corrosion. I like the retrofit, just ordered another __________________ Barry Never argue with and idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal AGA RR w/4x54 watt T-5 Retro, Icecap 660, Euro-Reef RS80, AC Jr, 29 Gal Basment sump/ 20 gal ref

12/12/2007, 05:16 PM	#4
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	forget the tape, get heat shrinking and possibly even the waterproof/resistant butt connectors. I havn't used their retrofits yet, but own two 48" fixtures (1-6bulb, 1-4 bulb) and couldn't be happier with the products. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

12/12/2007, 05:20 PM	#6
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	Mine havn't corroded yet, been using one of them going on 2 years now, with no splash guard attached. I believe the retrofits come with the water resistant/proof endcaps as well, whereas the fixtures like mine do not, but still working great. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

12/12/2007, 05:11 PM	#2
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	Wondering if I can just add a wire connector to the ends of the wires and add additional wiring?

12/12/2007, 05:17 PM	#5
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	Are the metalic fittings inside the sockets eventually going to corrode or are they stainless?

12/12/2007, 05:30 PM	#8
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	cool i will take my chances, 2 years and still going with a $100 fixture is a deal!