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09/23/2017, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: England, Earl Shilton
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ATI Bulb Replacement
Hello, how long on average are your ati bulbs lasting on your unit? I'm referring to the non dimmable unit.
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09/23/2017, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Oklahoma City
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My 6 bulb fixture gets changed about every 12 months.
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09/23/2017, 10:13 AM
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Acropora Gardener
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sheffield, UK
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I replace my tubes every 10 months.
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09/23/2017, 01:08 PM
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Location: NYC
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every 10-12 months.
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09/23/2017, 04:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Why not longer if you keep them cool with fans blowing across them?
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09/23/2017, 04:51 PM
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Raise The Reef!
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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Standard practice has been 10-12 months for properly cooled T5 bulbs.
There is a very good chance that we can go over 18 months and closer to 24. BRS is running a test currently to watch PAR and spectrum changes over so many hours. Early results are showing we are changing too often.
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