<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11046427#post11046427 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scotmc
The only matter that offends me, is your ignorance with heat issues. I am still waiting for all your knowledge on the extreme heat a Tek fixture generates. The past posts stated without the use of a shield. Of couse you don't provide any information. Two owners have stated no real heat increase without the use of a shield. I think thats some good input.
"I know enough to know that Sunlight Supply doesnt like to cover warranty issues so you better take care of those TEK reflectors." Since you do not own one, how would know?? You read internet posts to make your assumptions?
As far as Aquactinics, it looks like a good product. It's $160.00 more than a Tek. If I did not get my Tek for free, I would have considered it. I have had zero problems with my Tek and has preformed well. It sounds like you have some underlying feeling about Sunlight Supply. I suggest using a product before stating how inferior they are. You just lose so much creditabilty with your statements.
Do you own a tank, or just read up on them??
Do you comprehend what you read? Where did I say that the drop in PAR was an issue WITHOUT THE SHIELD IN USE? Nowhere did I write that. That's you trying to put words in my mouth, so to speak. I CLEARLY stated, more than once, that the drop in par was signifigant WHEN USING THE SHIELD. THIS IS A FACT. It has been measured, it is a known issue by anyone who has done some reasearch on the product. The heat build up with the shield in use is extreme to the extent that it is high enough to cause a signifigant drop in PAR from the T5's.
The heat and drop in PAR is NOT an issue with the Shield OFF, I NEVER said it was. The problem with not using the shield is stained reflectors, I went on to state that running without the shield, the TEK reflectors are susceptible to staining from salt spray and splash. They have to be cleaned regularly. Again, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE!
I stated that the Aquactinics reflectors are the better reflector. Again, THIS IS FACT!
I stated that Sunlight Supply is notorious for not honoring warranty claims. Again, a know fact. Let alone the Customers, It got so bad that dealers of their products were dropping them because of their lack of support. If you had done any reasearch you would know this.
You state that I have no credibility but everything I have written is absolutely correct in regard to the TEK reflectors. Your loyalty to the product is great, but that doesnt make what I have written untrue. It is accurate and factual information. Somebody else in this thread calls me Ignorant, and again, everything I have stated here is true and accurate.
Check yourselves gentleman, you are both taking shots at somebody who has provided accurate, honest, truthful information in regard to the TEK fixture.
First I am accused of pimping for Aquactinics. Now I am accused of having some type of underlying feeling about sunlight supply.
Again, I must ask, do you comprehend what you read?
As I stated already, I own two Blue Wave ballasts, two Lumenmax 3 reflectors and 2 wiring harnesses ... all from Sunlight Supply. I havent had an issue with any of them. I bought them knowing that if I did have problems with them, Sunlight Supply would likely be no help in terms of covering them under warranty.
Oh yeah, I forgot ... I also cannot possibly own a tank because I am more informed than you are about a product.
By the way ... I guess that in both your opinions Barjam is ignorant, has no credibility and also has something against Sunlight Supply as he has the same information as I do on the TEK fixtures. Also, he cannot possibly own a tank. LMAO !!!
Thanks Barjam for chiming in. I really love being called ignorant and lacking credibility (and a tank too) for offering real, valid, accurate information. Unbelievable. Thanks for the back up.
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