Nova Extreme T5 HO Retrofit Question

[gio28]

i found a good deal on this T5 retro but before i buy it i need to figure out if i have the space. the product specs say that the reflectors are 21X7X2". i only have 2" of space on both sides of my MH and need to know if the reflectors are 2 or 7" wide. 2" would make more sense, but how can they be 7" high? any ideas..or someone who has this retro wanna help me out? all that matters is the width. thanks.

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by gio28
http:///forum/post/3119650
i found a good deal on this T5 retro but before i buy it i need to figure out if i have the space. the product specs say that the reflectors are 21X7X2". i only have 2" of space on both sides of my MH and need to know if the reflectors are 2 or 7" wide. 2" would make more sense, but how can they be 7" high? any ideas..or someone who has this retro wanna help me out? all that matters is the width. thanks.
Retro fit lights mean they have no housing...it is bare bones..you can put them into the housing you want. The size is 21 inches LONG...7 inches WIDE and 2 inches TALL
I have to ask..I kick myself when I do, but...why would you want more lights if you aready have MH lighting?

 

[gio28]

really, reflectors are 7" wide? i thought that the T5 reflectors were skinnier than 7" for sure, considering the bulbs are only 5/8".
i want them for:
-dawn/dusk effect
-bluer look for my tank
-more PAR for coral growth

 

[reefraff]

Aquactinics makes a retrofit reflector that is only 2" wide. Ice Cap makes one that is 2 1/2 inches wide. Reefgeek has complete retrofit kits for a good price and they are quality items that include the lamps.

 

[gio28]

Originally Posted by reefraff
http:///forum/post/3120885
Aquactinics makes a retrofit reflector that is only 2" wide. Ice Cap makes one that is 2 1/2 inches wide. Reefgeek has complete retrofit kits for a good price and they are quality items that include the lamps.
thanks...im about to buy the aquactinics ones cause they are the best size for me. i'll also check out reefgeek