When to change ATI T5 Bulbs

Jyetman · 10/10/2014, 04:13 PM

Can't find any information on this topic when to change them out. I have a ATI Blue Plus T5 any advice would be nice thanks.

powderhound · 10/10/2014, 05:23 PM

I usually replace t5 every 12 months. But it does depend on the fixture you are running them in. They can go longer if actively cooled, or replaced sooner if not

Mark426 · 10/10/2014, 06:43 PM

9-10 months is the average for most. Short photo period then obviously longer. A dimming fixture then 9 months is pushing it. And as said above, the hotter they get the sooner replacement is needed.
I have a dimmable fixture so I replace mine every 8 months or so.

10/10/2014, 04:13 PM	#1
Jyetman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,712	When to change ATI T5 Bulbs Can't find any information on this topic when to change them out. I have a ATI Blue Plus T5 any advice would be nice thanks.

10/10/2014, 05:23 PM	#2
powderhound Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 552	I usually replace t5 every 12 months. But it does depend on the fixture you are running them in. They can go longer if actively cooled, or replaced sooner if not __________________ If it's snowing I'm going! Current Tank Info: DSA 190 pro 48inch cebu sun with 2x 400w radiums 4x54 t5 bubblemagus 220cs

10/10/2014, 06:43 PM	#3
Mark426 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,479	9-10 months is the average for most. Short photo period then obviously longer. A dimming fixture then 9 months is pushing it. And as said above, the hotter they get the sooner replacement is needed. I have a dimmable fixture so I replace mine every 8 months or so.