rotarygeek
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Ok so im trying to find the best possible deal on lighting for my aquarium and while browsing through egay i found a commercial lighting store that sell 6x54w t5ho systems for like $200. And they have 400 watt metal halide systems for $98. I am pretty sure the t5's don't come with individual reflectors, but i could make some for pretty cheap, and a screen of acrylic in front of it to keep the splash off of them. And the metal halide wouldn't be too difficult either. Anybody ever use this stuff? For the price difference, i would go with it if i could find a good review of it.
*Ninja Edit*
i found some stuff on them.
Integrated 360-degree Motion Sensor
Switch Selectable Low Mode (all off or partial off)
Adjustable Low Mode Time Delay
Quality die-formed galvanized steel ballast housing and cover
Highly reflective white die-formed reflectors
120-277V programmed start, electronic, universal ballast
Includes two wire-form hangers for mounting
Access cover for 3/4-inch conduit and wire entry
24-inch wide design accommodates NFPA and Factory Mutual codes
UL Listed for damp locations
1-year warranty
Note: Fixtures must be mounted a minimum of 7.5-inches below ceiling
I wouldn't need the motion detector, so that would go. Besides that, the only thing that worries me is it says it needs to be mounted 7.5 inches below the cieling, so i wonder what that would do in my canopy? Im thinking it is referring to the fact that it doesn't have fans to cool it, but i could install some fans into my canopy no problem.
*Ninja Edit*
i found some stuff on them.
Integrated 360-degree Motion Sensor
Switch Selectable Low Mode (all off or partial off)
Adjustable Low Mode Time Delay
Quality die-formed galvanized steel ballast housing and cover
Highly reflective white die-formed reflectors
120-277V programmed start, electronic, universal ballast
Includes two wire-form hangers for mounting
Access cover for 3/4-inch conduit and wire entry
24-inch wide design accommodates NFPA and Factory Mutual codes
UL Listed for damp locations
1-year warranty
Note: Fixtures must be mounted a minimum of 7.5-inches below ceiling
I wouldn't need the motion detector, so that would go. Besides that, the only thing that worries me is it says it needs to be mounted 7.5 inches below the cieling, so i wonder what that would do in my canopy? Im thinking it is referring to the fact that it doesn't have fans to cool it, but i could install some fans into my canopy no problem.