Quote:
|
Originally Posted by standoyo
10000 hrs, that's gonna beat out any pl or fl in the long run.
that's 8 hrs perday and you get 3 years.
if you run it 12 hrs you get 2 years.
knock off a bit for effieciency drop... and you still get a very cheap light to run...
pl/fl's drop a lot comparatively. longest i run mine is 2 years and it's quite dim by then...
|
How about High Output T5 tubes? Not many players using HO T5 locally. I've been using T5s tube for 4 months now. I find them more efficient and light spread is better than PLs. Check out the supposed durability of T5s tubes too, don't play play
Some info for those interested to DIY:
HO T5 tube 4 feet - 54w - Aquaz 6500K for RM50, JBL 4000 or 9000K for RM90
55w e-ballast for Rm20
HO T5 tubes are also available in 5 feet - 80w.
Personally, I am mixing Aquaz and JBL tubes for better spectrum coverage for my plants. Arcadia makes some nice ones too but they were not available in msia when i bought them. Overall, HO T5s - emitt less heat, better light spread (as opposed to concentrated light in MH), can penerate deeper than PL.