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02/24/2006, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Woodridge
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Retrofit vs. Light Hoods (confused)
Hello,
I'm very new to this hobby and got a little confused when looking for lighting. Can someone explain why the T5 Tek Light hoods (specifically the 48" Tek Light: 6-54W T5 HO Fluorescents http://www.reefgeek.com/products/cat...ng/104193.html) is cheaper than the Retro fit kit (48" Retrofit: 6-54W T5 HO Fluorescents http://www.reefgeek.com/products/cat...ng/104069.html ) I would think DIY kits would be cheaper. Thanks!! |
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02/24/2006, 12:18 PM
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Location: IL
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I was wondering that too. Tagging along.
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02/24/2006, 12:26 PM
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The hood doesn't come with bulbs.......though it says "3 free for a limited time". So you'd still need 3 more.
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02/24/2006, 01:53 PM
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Still doesn't make to much sense.
Retro fit with lights = $449 Hood w/out lights is $309 + $120 (6 lights X $20) = $429 Still don't understand why the hood is cheaper than a DIY kit. |
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02/24/2006, 02:09 PM
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Location: Boise, ID
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Yeah you're right, I didn't know bulbs were that cheap. Maybe it's a sale or something
 Usually the retro's are quite a bit cheaper than the hoods.eee |
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