Power Compact Questions

Phatty42081 · 05/04/2006, 12:42 PM

do t5 lights realy provide that much less heat then pc lights

lvreefer · 05/04/2006, 12:58 PM

I would think that they would produce a simular amount of heat at the same wattage. The distance between the glass might help T5's vent better than PC's (UUUU vs. | | | |). I think you have to look at the other advantages of T5 vs. PC if you are thinking about switching.

ozreefersam · 05/06/2006, 07:32 AM

I am thinking of switching from fluros to either T5's or PC's. Which are better? I have a 48inch tank and it is only 18inch deep. What are the benefits of each one.

Phatty42081 · 05/06/2006, 12:51 PM

well i personaly have pc right now i am happy with them but heat is an issue, i want MH but that is gonna make it even worse. what i need fisrt is a chiller. but $$$$$$$ you know what i mean

vishboy · 05/06/2006, 02:58 PM

If you vent out the Mh, you should be fine. I had heat problems with my pcs (not terrible, but I was a little dissapointed with the fans that came with my fixture). What I did was replace the fans with computer fans. bigger, quieter, and better air flow.

Phatty42081 · 05/06/2006, 03:41 PM

vishboy------ what type of light fixture do you have and what fans did you use mine is a coralife fixture 36in 192 watts of light let me know if you think the fans you got will work.

05/04/2006, 12:42 PM	#1
Phatty42081 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 116	Power Compact Questions do t5 lights realy provide that much less heat then pc lights

05/04/2006, 12:58 PM	#2
lvreefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,163	I would think that they would produce a simular amount of heat at the same wattage. The distance between the glass might help T5's vent better than PC's (UUUU vs. \| \| \| \|). I think you have to look at the other advantages of T5 vs. PC if you are thinking about switching.

05/06/2006, 07:32 AM	#3
ozreefersam Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4	I am thinking of switching from fluros to either T5's or PC's. Which are better? I have a 48inch tank and it is only 18inch deep. What are the benefits of each one.

05/06/2006, 12:51 PM	#4
Phatty42081 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 116	well i personaly have pc right now i am happy with them but heat is an issue, i want MH but that is gonna make it even worse. what i need fisrt is a chiller. but $$$$$$$ you know what i mean

05/06/2006, 02:58 PM	#5
vishboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MO Posts: 676	If you vent out the Mh, you should be fine. I had heat problems with my pcs (not terrible, but I was a little dissapointed with the fans that came with my fixture). What I did was replace the fans with computer fans. bigger, quieter, and better air flow.

05/06/2006, 03:41 PM	#6
Phatty42081 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 116	vishboy------ what type of light fixture do you have and what fans did you use mine is a coralife fixture 36in 192 watts of light let me know if you think the fans you got will work.