Does radion G5 diffuser fit?

Fishingandreefing · Jun 1, 2020

Does anyone knows if the G5 diffuser fit on the G4? It’s half less in price. Thx

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Fishingandreefing · Jun 1, 2020

Fishingandreefing · Jun 2, 2020

No one knows?

AZMSGT · Jun 2, 2020

No it won't. The G4 unit has to be screwed on to the G4 body. The G5 unit is held on magnetically.

Jonreefer · Jun 2, 2020

the G5 comes with the magnets in the unit already for the diffuser. the older units had a plate that attached to the light with the magnets and then the diffuser attached to that. I mean you could just get some cheap magnets and glue to the light and pop the diffuser on that. still probably be cheaper

Fishingandreefing · Jun 3, 2020

Jonreefer said:
the G5 comes with the magnets in the unit already for the diffuser. the older units had a plate that attached to the light with the magnets and then the diffuser attached to that. I mean you could just get some cheap magnets and glue to the light and pop the diffuser on that. still probably be cheaper

Sounds it might do the job. I have 4 diffusers on my 120 and it adds up quick. Now I need 3 for my new build, saving about $50 which I am willing try. So are both having the same dimensions?

ellisz · Jun 21, 2020

I would like to know this as well. I started looking for some diffuses for my G3's and they don't seem to be readily available any more. Maybe from Ecotech?

Nothing wrong with a DIY project.

Thanks

Fishingandreefing · Jun 21, 2020

ellisz said:
I would like to know this as well. I started looking for some diffuses for my G3's and they don't seem to be readily available any more. Maybe from Ecotech?

Nothing wrong with a DIY project.

Thanks

I ended up gotten 3 new diffusers here.

ellisz · Jun 21, 2020

Fishingandreefing said:
I ended up gotten 3 new diffusers here.

So you were able to get the G5's to work?

Fishingandreefing · Jun 21, 2020

ellisz said:
So you were able to get the G5's to work?

No. I got the G4’s

ellisz · Jun 21, 2020

You pick them up from an individual or shop? Ecotech is the only place I have seen not showing out of stock.

ellisz · Jun 24, 2020

OK - Just as a test, I bought 2 of the G5 diffusers. Using a magnet to attach will be easy. Allowing airflow for the fan will be the sticking point. Cut holes in the diffuser or leave a gap on the fixture with the magnet to allow air to pass?

Am I crazy?

panui22 · Jul 20, 2020

Any updates on this. Has anyone tried it yet ?

Sisterlimonpot · Jul 21, 2020

The g4 and g5 diffusers are completely different. As mentioned above, the reason for the added expense on the g4s is because it requires an added component that gets attached to the fixture so that the diffuser portion has a place to magnetically couple. In reality you're paying for twice the amount of magnets and molded plastic on the g4 diffusers.

The G5s come equipped with the magnets embedded in the housing, so all you have to do is purchase the diffuser.

With that all said, even if you hot glued magnets onto your g4 and purchased a g5 diffuser, you wouldn't be able to adequately use it because the fan placement is completely different between the two models.

Your best bet is to search out and purchase the g4 diffusers for your g4 lights.