Helios T5's

[triggers_150]

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]

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

 

[horkn]

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]

Yeh they are pretty much throw away

 

[dannieboiz]

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]

Thanks for the feedback,