Educate me with T5 unit

moga · 04/14/2009, 10:32 AM

I have TEK t5 4 bulbs.. lithing unit..
and no name T5 unit (also 4bulbs)..

will it get the same output?

i am using all geiseman bulbs..

let me know

thanks.~

divewsharks · 04/15/2009, 02:28 PM

not likely. the reflectors and ballast used make a big difference in output (as does active cooling which Tek does not yet have). without knowing what the no-name uses, its possible they are using equipment on par with the Tek and as such wouldn't produce as much output.

hth

04/14/2009, 10:32 AM	#1
moga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,223	Educate me with T5 unit I have TEK t5 4 bulbs.. lithing unit.. and no name T5 unit (also 4bulbs).. will it get the same output? i am using all geiseman bulbs.. let me know thanks.~

04/15/2009, 02:28 PM	#2
divewsharks Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,905	not likely. the reflectors and ballast used make a big difference in output (as does active cooling which Tek does not yet have). without knowing what the no-name uses, its possible they are using equipment on par with the Tek and as such wouldn't produce as much output. hth