T5? T6? T'doff!

gillianandjoe · 01/07/2007, 08:24 PM

Would someone help me with the difference between T5 lighting and T6 lighting? I saw a T6 light that I was planning to buy online, but am now confused.

Thanks,

Joe

The Grim Reefer · 01/07/2007, 08:40 PM

Where did you see the T6's on line?

There are T6 VHO's which are pretty cool but hard to find. The Normal Output T6' are not going to be near as intense as T5's.

gillianandjoe · 01/08/2007, 06:48 AM

I saw it at aquatrader.com, it was on sale for $100 for a four bulb strip. Probably not what I want then?

gillianandjoe · 01/08/2007, 10:21 AM

^^^^

Roland Jacques · 01/08/2007, 10:56 AM

Do you have a link?

Normal output available t-5 & t-6
High Output available t-5 & t-6 limited selection for t-6
Very High Output available t-6 only

VHO t-6 should be more available in 4 weeks or so from what i heard.

From what i can tell watt to watts they have very semular light output.

T-6s fits into standard vho fixture. Sence T-5 dont come in VHO or 72" length the t-6 seems like very a good option in the future asthey become more available.

The Grim Reefer · 01/08/2007, 11:10 AM

No 6 foot T5's ? http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...ry_Code=Helios

The Grim Reefer · 01/08/2007, 11:11 AM

Their just such a PITA to ship no one wants to sell them.

Roland Jacques · 01/08/2007, 11:38 AM

72" t-5s cool, still learning
Are there VHO t-5s also?

The Grim Reefer · 01/08/2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gillianandjoe
I saw it at aquatrader.com, it was on sale for $100 for a four bulb strip. Probably not what I want then?

Ah no.

The Grim Reefer · 01/08/2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Roland Jacques
72" t-5s cool, still learning
Are there VHO t-5s also?

VHO T5's are in the works. Wont really be any different than running them on an IC ballast now output wise. Aftr 9 months of testing one of the T5's still had more than 90% of its starting PAR and only a small spectrum shift. They are trying to figure that out and duplicate it in all the lamps.

Roland Jacques · 01/08/2007, 12:04 PM

Grim, Any big spectral shift, or PAR drop off, on the T-6 VHO after time?

The Grim Reefer · 01/08/2007, 12:13 PM

About the same as the T5 VHO they ar testing. T5's have a signifigent shift at 6 months. The PAR doesn't really drop that much, I had better than 80% of new after over a year.

01/07/2007, 08:24 PM	#1
gillianandjoe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 242	T5? T6? T'doff! Would someone help me with the difference between T5 lighting and T6 lighting? I saw a T6 light that I was planning to buy online, but am now confused. Thanks, Joe

01/07/2007, 08:40 PM	#2
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	Where did you see the T6's on line? There are T6 VHO's which are pretty cool but hard to find. The Normal Output T6' are not going to be near as intense as T5's. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

01/08/2007, 10:56 AM	#5
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	Do you have a link? Normal output available t-5 & t-6 High Output available t-5 & t-6 limited selection for t-6 Very High Output available t-6 only VHO t-6 should be more available in 4 weeks or so from what i heard. From what i can tell watt to watts they have very semular light output. T-6s fits into standard vho fixture. Sence T-5 dont come in VHO or 72" length the t-6 seems like very a good option in the future asthey become more available. __________________ Roland

01/08/2007, 11:10 AM	#6
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	No 6 foot T5's ? http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...ry_Code=Helios __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

01/08/2007, 11:11 AM	#7
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	Their just such a PITA to ship no one wants to sell them. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

01/08/2007, 06:48 AM	#3
gillianandjoe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 242	I saw it at aquatrader.com, it was on sale for $100 for a four bulb strip. Probably not what I want then?

01/08/2007, 10:21 AM	#4
gillianandjoe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 242	^^^^

01/08/2007, 11:38 AM	#8
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	72" t-5s cool, still learning Are there VHO t-5s also? __________________ Roland

01/08/2007, 12:04 PM	#11
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	Grim, Any big spectral shift, or PAR drop off, on the T-6 VHO after time? __________________ Roland

01/08/2007, 12:13 PM	#12
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	About the same as the T5 VHO they ar testing. T5's have a signifigent shift at 6 months. The PAR doesn't really drop that much, I had better than 80% of new after over a year. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting