Radion G5 diffuser necessary ?

[SunnyX]

I received my diffusers the other day for my G5's and not really sure yet how I feel about them. I didn't notice a discernible change visually, other than a lot less shimmer and less light spilling out into the room. The shimmer is almost non-existent now.

I did not test for changes in PAR.

 

[DTz]

i actually prefer abit of shimmer on the g5... will it take it all away with the diffuser?

 

[JasonC.]

i actually prefer abit of shimmer on the g5... will it take it all away with the diffuser?

I received my diffusers the other day for my G5's and not really sure yet how I feel about them. I didn't notice a discernible change visually, other than a lot less shimmer and less light spilling out into the room. The shimmer is almost non-existent now.

I did not test for changes in PAR.

What if you added a little more surface movement / agitation that might help improve the shimmer. I know from personal experience if I don't have good surface agitation my shimmer is not that noticeable.

 

[rtparty]

Love mine and wouldn't run without them. Very little PAR loss but even better blending. Where I could really see the difference was my wall behind the tank. You could see some color separation before but not after. That has to translate in the tank as well

 

[bigfish1152]

Could I just grab one of those office t-5 fixtures with the plastic diffuse in it and cut out a square and get the same results? Dumpster diving is a lot cheaper than $65 !!

 

[Harold999]

In a BRS video they clearly had a par drop when adding a diffuser, so interesting to see people seeing an increase of par overhere.