Helios T5's

triggers_150 · 03/12/2006, 10:01 PM

I wanted to see if anybody has used any if these Helios with the built in reflectors.

HO T-5 II High Output Deluxe: A light fixture with an aluminum reflector body from https://www.commodityaxis.com/ProductData.aspx?id=68

Croman · 03/12/2006, 10:16 PM

I have the 1 unit 24w actinic it is OK but not as bright as the retro's.

horkn · 03/12/2006, 10:17 PM

i have one in the super blue color.

while the color of the bulb is nice, its basically a throw away unit. you cant change bulbs when it dies, you just throw it out.

also, its a weird length (not a standard t5ho bulb length) and the reflector is not very good. i actually think the reflector really doesnt help much its such a poor design.

Ti · 03/12/2006, 10:26 PM

Yeh they are pretty much throw away

dannieboiz · 03/12/2006, 11:51 PM

I had one of these. They're made as disposable units but when you pull the end caps apart, the bulb is just like any other T5. You should be able to slip another bulb in in the same sockets. I decided to go retro though.

triggers_150 · 03/13/2006, 08:34 AM

Thanks for the feedback,

03/12/2006, 10:01 PM	#1
triggers_150 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colroado Springs, Colorado Posts: 56	Helios T5's I wanted to see if anybody has used any if these Helios with the built in reflectors. HO T-5 II High Output Deluxe: A light fixture with an aluminum reflector body from https://www.commodityaxis.com/ProductData.aspx?id=68

03/12/2006, 10:16 PM	#2
Croman Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 222	I have the 1 unit 24w actinic it is OK but not as bright as the retro's. __________________ 70G DAS H99 (In Tank) 20 Gallon Sump 1 - 54w T5 DD Actinic+ 1 - 54w T5 DD Aquablue 1 - 54W T5 AS 22000K 1 - 39w T5 DD Actinic+ 1 - 39w T5 UVL Aqua Sun 1 - 39w T5 DD Actinic+ Softies / SPS / LPS Current Tank Info: 70 Gallon DAS

03/12/2006, 10:17 PM	#3
horkn Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: milwaukee wisconsin Posts: 4,125	i have one in the super blue color. while the color of the bulb is nice, its basically a throw away unit. you cant change bulbs when it dies, you just throw it out. also, its a weird length (not a standard t5ho bulb length) and the reflector is not very good. i actually think the reflector really doesnt help much its such a poor design. __________________ people write stupid things in this space Current Tank Info: 200g DIY wood reef, 2x 250w SE 10k MH 2x80 t5ho, 75g sump, Geo Ca RX, ASD 6" recirc skimmer

03/12/2006, 10:26 PM	#4
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	Yeh they are pretty much throw away __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

03/12/2006, 11:51 PM	#5
dannieboiz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,514	I had one of these. They're made as disposable units but when you pull the end caps apart, the bulb is just like any other T5. You should be able to slip another bulb in in the same sockets. I decided to go retro though.

03/13/2006, 08:34 AM	#6
triggers_150 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colroado Springs, Colorado Posts: 56	Thanks for the feedback,