T5 reflectors

simmons797 · 02/11/2008, 04:21 PM

I recently got a Nova extreme 4-bulb T5 light with the single reflector. I think I can fit an individual reflector on two of the bulbs and not block the other two, would I see any improvement by doing this? If so can someone recommend a brand of individual reflector. Also should I use them on the 2 actinic, 2 daylight, or one of each?

Rickyrooz1 · 02/11/2008, 09:58 PM

TEK II reflector. It's 2.5" wide, yes you will see a difference in the light output with an individual reflector.

simmons797 · 02/12/2008, 04:13 PM

Thanks rickyrooz, does anyone else have any suggestions or recommendations?

Rickyrooz1 · 02/12/2008, 04:25 PM

Are you looking for just the reflector or a retrofit (includes reflector, endcaps and ballast).

moprint · 02/12/2008, 04:31 PM

I think he already has the fixture. Yes you will see an improvement. I would do one of each.

DarG · 02/12/2008, 05:03 PM

I dont think you have the room to fit even two reflectors. If you can, you will have to tilt them. The Icecap SLR's are the king according to testing against both the TEK and TEK II. They are 2.5" wide. You would need 1 1/4" from the center of the bulb that you want to place the reflector to the edge of the neighbor bulb to even fit the reflector. Then even if it fits you will be blocking more of the reflected light from that neighbor bulb. Personally, I think it's a waste but you can always try it.

simmons797 · 02/13/2008, 11:41 AM

Thanks for all the replys. I'll have to do some measuring to see if it would be worth trying to fit them in.

flinka · 02/21/2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by simmons797
Thanks for all the replys. I'll have to do some measuring to see if it would be worth trying to fit them in.

Did you make this mod yet and if yes, can you provide some details.

Thanks!

02/11/2008, 04:21 PM	#1
simmons797 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryville, IL Posts: 90	T5 reflectors I recently got a Nova extreme 4-bulb T5 light with the single reflector. I think I can fit an individual reflector on two of the bulbs and not block the other two, would I see any improvement by doing this? If so can someone recommend a brand of individual reflector. Also should I use them on the 2 actinic, 2 daylight, or one of each?

02/11/2008, 09:58 PM	#2
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	TEK II reflector. It's 2.5" wide, yes you will see a difference in the light output with an individual reflector. __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

02/12/2008, 04:25 PM	#4
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	Are you looking for just the reflector or a retrofit (includes reflector, endcaps and ballast). __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

02/12/2008, 04:13 PM	#3
simmons797 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryville, IL Posts: 90	Thanks rickyrooz, does anyone else have any suggestions or recommendations?

02/12/2008, 04:31 PM	#5
moprint Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MO Posts: 270	I think he already has the fixture. Yes you will see an improvement. I would do one of each.

02/12/2008, 05:03 PM	#6
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	I dont think you have the room to fit even two reflectors. If you can, you will have to tilt them. The Icecap SLR's are the king according to testing against both the TEK and TEK II. They are 2.5" wide. You would need 1 1/4" from the center of the bulb that you want to place the reflector to the edge of the neighbor bulb to even fit the reflector. Then even if it fits you will be blocking more of the reflected light from that neighbor bulb. Personally, I think it's a waste but you can always try it.

02/13/2008, 11:41 AM	#7
simmons797 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryville, IL Posts: 90	Thanks for all the replys. I'll have to do some measuring to see if it would be worth trying to fit them in.