T-5?

TeeLapia · 05/24/2007, 04:07 AM

I was looking to upgrade my nano. I ran into a 13" and 10" t-5. Is this possible? I just say the light bulb, and was checking to see if anyone saw this before?
T-5 link
Let me know if anyone has seen t-5 less than 24". This made me want to swap out my refufium light also. I am hesitant strictly due to access of the actual light bulbs, and what options I have. Any information will help.

Henry Bowman · 05/24/2007, 06:43 AM

Technically, a PC lamp is the same diameter as a T5 but is bent back to form a "U" shape. In Europe I believe that they are sometimes labled as T5's. I have not seen a 13" true T5 that we are using in the hobby that has all the benefits that the longer and sometimes overdriven tubes. What you are looking at is most likely a PC light. The link does not have a photo or it would not come up on my browser. For my nano, I have used the nanotuners products and they have worked well for me. I run PC's in mine but dont try to keep any real light lovers in there. I have also installed their lighting upgrade in my 12gl and have not had any problems. Keep in mind that OC's need to be changed out every 8-9 monhts.

You may find more info on the nano forum.

HTH

pjf · 05/24/2007, 07:03 AM

From the photos, the 11" and 13" linear T5 fixtures look like undercabinet lighting with no reflectors:
http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...413ea6e869c074
http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...413ea6e869c074

Here are more T5 lamps as short as 11.5":
http://www.pegasusassociates.com/T5L...uorescents.jsp
http://www.pegasusassociates.com/FluorescentT5Lamps.jsp

There are even smaller (9"-46" lengths) T4 lamps:
http://www.pegasusassociates.com/FluorescentT4Lamps.jsp

Unfortunately, I don't find T5HO lamps shorter than 22":
http://www.pegasusassociates.com/Flu...tT5HOLamps.jsp

TeeLapia · 05/24/2007, 09:41 AM

Thanks. The CRI rating on the HO T-5 has the same rating as the shorter 12" T-5. Thanks for the info though, seems like this is going to be a good 12g experiment. Will let you know how the progress goes when I swap out my lighting.

Henry Bowman · 05/24/2007, 10:02 AM

They'll probably be OK but without good reflectors, you lose the advantage that other T5 units have bringing them close to MH output .

oct2274 · 05/24/2007, 01:37 PM

if you aren't going to use good reflectors than you might as well get PC's

TeeLapia · 05/24/2007, 04:14 PM

Well I can get the Tek Reflector for like $20 and cut it to size, and use the smaller t-5's and that way I get a nano T-5 set up. I will link some pics when I get around to it. It would be a cheaper alternative than the viper with quality T5 lighting.

Henry Bowman · 05/24/2007, 06:32 PM

Sounds like a good idea. Please let us know how it goes.

Icefire · 05/25/2007, 01:23 AM

CRI has nothing to do with power. It's a color rendition index.
Those are Normal Output T5, you'll need twice the amound vs T5HO in watts.

05/24/2007, 04:07 AM	#1
TeeLapia Moved On Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 677	T-5? I was looking to upgrade my nano. I ran into a 13" and 10" t-5. Is this possible? I just say the light bulb, and was checking to see if anyone saw this before? T-5 link Let me know if anyone has seen t-5 less than 24". This made me want to swap out my refufium light also. I am hesitant strictly due to access of the actual light bulbs, and what options I have. Any information will help.

05/24/2007, 06:43 AM	#2
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	Technically, a PC lamp is the same diameter as a T5 but is bent back to form a "U" shape. In Europe I believe that they are sometimes labled as T5's. I have not seen a 13" true T5 that we are using in the hobby that has all the benefits that the longer and sometimes overdriven tubes. What you are looking at is most likely a PC light. The link does not have a photo or it would not come up on my browser. For my nano, I have used the nanotuners products and they have worked well for me. I run PC's in mine but dont try to keep any real light lovers in there. I have also installed their lighting upgrade in my 12gl and have not had any problems. Keep in mind that OC's need to be changed out every 8-9 monhts. You may find more info on the nano forum. HTH __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

05/24/2007, 10:02 AM	#5
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	They'll probably be OK but without good reflectors, you lose the advantage that other T5 units have bringing them close to MH output . __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

05/24/2007, 06:32 PM	#8
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	Sounds like a good idea. Please let us know how it goes. __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

05/25/2007, 01:23 AM	#9
Icefire Seasoned reefer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Quebec, Canada Posts: 3,653	CRI has nothing to do with power. It's a color rendition index. Those are Normal Output T5, you'll need twice the amound vs T5HO in watts. __________________ Temp 80F, PH 8.5-8.0, Alk 6.8-7.2, Ca 430, Mg 1700, NO3 0-0.25, PO4 0.04, 34.4 PPT Lights @ 100% all others, 35% White Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 120lbs live rocks, Hydra52 2x120W, 2 MP40+ 1 MP10 @ 70%, Phosban 550 GFO+Carbon, 200W Heater, SWC Skimmer, Kalk ATO, 150 gpd RODI

05/24/2007, 07:03 AM	#3
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	From the photos, the 11" and 13" linear T5 fixtures look like undercabinet lighting with no reflectors: http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...413ea6e869c074 http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...413ea6e869c074 Here are more T5 lamps as short as 11.5": http://www.pegasusassociates.com/T5L...uorescents.jsp http://www.pegasusassociates.com/FluorescentT5Lamps.jsp There are even smaller (9"-46" lengths) T4 lamps: http://www.pegasusassociates.com/FluorescentT4Lamps.jsp Unfortunately, I don't find T5HO lamps shorter than 22": http://www.pegasusassociates.com/Flu...tT5HOLamps.jsp

05/24/2007, 09:41 AM	#4
TeeLapia Moved On Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 677	Thanks. The CRI rating on the HO T-5 has the same rating as the shorter 12" T-5. Thanks for the info though, seems like this is going to be a good 12g experiment. Will let you know how the progress goes when I swap out my lighting.

05/24/2007, 01:37 PM	#6
oct2274 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,347	if you aren't going to use good reflectors than you might as well get PC's

05/24/2007, 04:14 PM	#7
TeeLapia Moved On Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 677	Well I can get the Tek Reflector for like $20 and cut it to size, and use the smaller t-5's and that way I get a nano T-5 set up. I will link some pics when I get around to it. It would be a cheaper alternative than the viper with quality T5 lighting.