Ordered my new T5 fixture today...

[ironwill723]

Bought this one from PA after they priced matched Marine Depot's price.

http://www.aquaticlife.com/t5ho_six_lamp/index.html

Should be here Monday. This light just came out last month I believe. What does everyone think? Mine is the 72" version. Best part only 470watts.

 

[SirusX1721]

Looks good! Built-in timer FTW!!! Definitely let us know how the light turns out. Best of luck!

 

[ironwill723]

Thanks...only one cord too. :dance:

 

[SirusX1721]

Now I want one...3 cords stink!!! MH/T-5/LED's *cry*

 

[jamesd74]

craig what did you have before? i am looking for a 72" mh fixture. i already have a retro

 

[ironwill723]

I had the 3 x pfo 250w DE mini pedants. I sold them last week. With the dual pfo ballast and an electronic vertex ballast running them I was drawing 900+ watts. My power bill went way up. I was leaning towards just getting new phoenix bulbs for them but then I saw Ray's 180 with the T5s and really liked the look a few weeks ago. That plus this fixture has a built in digital timer, dusk/dawn, and moonlights and only draws 474watts. We'll see how it does.

 

[scottio]

One cord and a built in timmer??? That is great. I wish I would of seen this fixture 7 months ago.
Let us know how it turns out.

 

[jamesd74]

craig let me know when you set that light up, i would like to come see it. i see they are not that expensive compaired to othe lights.

 

[DEERE G]

Those lights are pretty slick. I was just reading an article on Reeftools.com about them.

 

[ironwill723]

Thanks Keith...I'll have to post some pictures when it gets here next week.