sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
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Would this work for a reef tank.
Would this work for a reef tank.
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crusso1993
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I suppose they could work but there are a number of questions to ask;
1.) How high off the water will it be mounted? I ask because these fixtures are designed for indoor use and appear to have a lot of entry points where splash would get it turning them to junk pretty quickly.
2.) It states, "specular mirror reflectors" but there appears several options available in reflector finishes and types. I wonder if they up charge for different finishes/types?
3.) What ballast is driving them?
4.) They come with NO warranty. Are you aware of this fact?
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sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
That's why I ask.
Greybeard
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A 6 bulb, 4 foot Sun Blaze fixture from Sunlight Supply lists for $221. Comes with a warranty, intertek certified, comes with (6500k) bulbs, known quality ballasts...
And, IMHO, is _much_ less likely to burn down your house.
And, IMHO, is _much_ less likely to burn down your house.
crusso1993
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I'm not
I'm not too sure what you mean but;
1.) How high off the water will you mount it?
2.) It states, "specular mirror reflectors" but there appears several options available in reflector finishes and types. I wonder if they up charge for different finishes/types?
Only to be answered by seller or manufacturer. Place a call.
3.) What ballast is driving them? Only to be answered by seller or manufacturer. Place a call.
4.) They come with NO warranty. Are you aware of this fact?
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sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
Pros and cons to house burining down.
thanks for the advice
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sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
T5s are a new area for me. I wasn't sure what to consider or look for. Thank you
crusso1993
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Ahhhhhh... thanks for the clarification. In that case, and for matter of the fixture you are questioning, if it were me I would take a solid "no way" on the fixture.
That is a high bay fixture made for industrial lighting.
You will most likely have to wire a cord.
It wont last at all in a saltwater environment.
You can look at horticulture fixtures and they are cheaper.
They are usually less quality and also not made for saltwater environment either but they would at least be better than a highbay fixture.
They usually do not have as good of reflectors either.
You will most likely have to wire a cord.
It wont last at all in a saltwater environment.
You can look at horticulture fixtures and they are cheaper.
They are usually less quality and also not made for saltwater environment either but they would at least be better than a highbay fixture.
They usually do not have as good of reflectors either.
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sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
So once again we are back to a fire hazard with a fish tank. Thank you
Most Chinese lights will be about 75-80% of the output of something like ATI. The reflectors are not as good and the ballasts are not as strong. If you can handle this, then go for it.
I have tested out 4 or 5 of them with my own Apogee 510 PAR meter and am just assuming that this one will be about the same. If you want 6 bulb, then get an 8 with the lower output.
I have tested out 4 or 5 of them with my own Apogee 510 PAR meter and am just assuming that this one will be about the same. If you want 6 bulb, then get an 8 with the lower output.
