Tek T5 Reflectors... Where to buy?

[tetris]

I hope this isn't against the rules...

But I'm having the hardest time trying to find replacement reflectors for my Tek 48" 6x54 watt T5 fixture. My reflectors have been destroyed by salt splash and I'd like to get a new reflector for it. Does anyone know where I can get a new one?

This is a link to the fixture I have:

http://www.marinedepot.com/48_inch_...t_Supply_Inc-SL2111-FILTFIT58U-SL2119-vi.html

I've found single reflectors, but the unit I have now has a reflector for multiple bulbs. I assume it would be much cheaper to buy this type of reflector as opposed to 6 single reflectors... Or maybe I'm SOL?

 

[ganjero]

Sunlight supply stopped production of their aquarium lights so it might be hard; that said, this light used to be used for horticulture, try contacting Sun Light Supply directly.

Also how badly stained are you reflectors? There was some threads here that showed little to zero difference in PAR between a clean reflector and a stained reflector. The GrimReefer use TEK fixture for the comparison.

 

[tetris]

Sunlight supply stopped production of their aquarium lights so it might be hard; that said, this light used to be used for horticulture, try contacting Sun Light Supply directly.

Also how badly stained are you reflectors? There was some threads here that showed little to zero difference in PAR between a clean reflector and a stained reflector. The GrimReefer use TEK fixture for the comparison.

Thanks for the helpful info! I honestly might be better off getting an ATI fixture.

My reflectors are stained pretty badly, especially where the overflow box is directly below. Salt creep is actually hanging off of the reflector in some areas. I may hang on to the TEK fixture for a bit yet, but I want to get new bulbs as they are about a year old now. I'm having a tough time deciding to get new bulbs if they're going to be dimmed by my poor reflectors. I had no idea there was such a small difference between PAR in clean reflectors and stained reflectors. I might try to clean it up as much as possible, and get a cap to put on my overflow box so the bubbles don't burst and spray the reflector.

 

[Michigan Mike]

Clean em up with vinegar & RO water, the pitting doesn't seem to effect it as much as you'd think.
That said you may be able to fit ATI or LET reflectors as they are smaller than the TEK reflectors, but I'm not sure how its done.
If you know about placing all the bulbs in the same way & cooling the cold spots (where the labels on the bulbs are) you can place a small fan pointing downward onto the fixture end so the air blows into the vents & cools the bulb ends where the labels are, it will give you much more PAR & bulb life.

 

[TimeConsumer]

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/let-lighting/miro-4-reflectors/miro-4-t5-reflector-for-1x54w-bulb-w-clips-let0505.html

LET reflectors can easily be installed, they have bulb clips so you don't even have to screw them in. But 6 of them will cost you close to $150 by the time you pay for shipping. Edit: By the way the LET reflectors are better performers than the stock TEK reflectors too.

If you really want to get fancy you can do the fan mod for about $50. Then while your inside the fixture you can even swap out the workhorse ballasts for advance ballasts for another $120ish. That whole shbang will cost you bout $320 and alot of DIY work. But my guess is it will bring your fixture to within about 90% of the ATI Sunpower's performance if done right.

Or you can just clean your reflectors with vinegar and be done with it. Pitting isn't a big deal.

 

[Michigan Mike]

A $5-10 fan (even clip on) will do just fine if you clip it to your tank or on something just above the end of the fixture.

 

[TimeConsumer]

A $5-10 fan (even clip on) will do just fine if you clip it to your tank or on something just above the end of the fixture.

It definitely helps a lot as opposed to no cooling on the fixture at all. I personally prefer the fan mod, it really increases performance, and it was fun to do.

Plus my fans glow blue, it matches my desktop PC, but it made my girlfriend sigh and roll her eyes.

 

[Michigan Mike]

Plus my fans glow blue, it matches my desktop PC, but it made my girlfriend sigh and roll her eyes.

I get that everyday, twice on Sundays!:dance: