T5 light question

rrippentrop · 08/22/2006, 09:22 AM

I have metal clamps to hold the bulbs in, they are riveted into the unit. Can thos be replaced without too much hassle? I assume i need to drill them out? Also, if it just has 1 big reflector for all 8 bulbs, can i replace it with the individual reflectors or will there not be enough room in the fixture?

davocean · 08/22/2006, 09:37 AM

I'm sure the rivets can be drilled out and replaced with screws or small nut and bolt.
REEFGEEK.com has probably the best deal on individual reflectors.
You may have to bend them a little to make fit depending on your fixture.

thor32766 · 08/22/2006, 10:26 AM

yeah davocean had a good point should work.

rrippentrop · 08/23/2006, 08:17 PM

thanks. do i need to use special screws, like stainless steel, galvanized, or anything like that? Also, if I do replace the single reflectors with individuals, should I remove the single reflector, or just put the individuals on over the one?

08/22/2006, 09:22 AM	#1
rrippentrop Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ankeny Posts: 17	T5 light question I have metal clamps to hold the bulbs in, they are riveted into the unit. Can thos be replaced without too much hassle? I assume i need to drill them out? Also, if it just has 1 big reflector for all 8 bulbs, can i replace it with the individual reflectors or will there not be enough room in the fixture?

08/22/2006, 09:37 AM	#2
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I'm sure the rivets can be drilled out and replaced with screws or small nut and bolt. REEFGEEK.com has probably the best deal on individual reflectors. You may have to bend them a little to make fit depending on your fixture. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

08/22/2006, 10:26 AM	#3
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	yeah davocean had a good point should work. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

08/23/2006, 08:17 PM	#4
rrippentrop Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ankeny Posts: 17	thanks. do i need to use special screws, like stainless steel, galvanized, or anything like that? Also, if I do replace the single reflectors with individuals, should I remove the single reflector, or just put the individuals on over the one?