WHAT IS T5?

[reef's r us]

WHAT IS T5.I AM NEW AT THIS. AND ALSO WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE IS USIN CORALLIFE AQUALIGHT 65X2W. :P

[Irisservice]

T5 is a type of fluorescent light bulb. The 5 refers to the size which is 5mm. Standard bulbs are T12 (12mm or 1.5") The smaller the diameter the more intense the light with the same amount of power.

Sorry no info on the Coralife.

[reef's r us]

thank you for ur info.if u hear anything about corallife aqua light please let me know.just got mine in mail today and i turned it on in my office but couldn't really tell if it was bright enough for a 130w.currently i have eclipse 2 30 w total and didn't really notice a big difference between them.will have to wait till i get home tonight to really see and compare.
any good recommandation on a light fixture?

[RazerCorals]

I like my coralife 196w. It does a nice job.

[corrado170]

T5 lamps are smaller in size (length and width) which makes T5's well suited for the low-profile, elegant fixtures that are especially popular for upscale retail, hospitality and commercial spaces like display cases or wall-washing. Its smaller scale allows for sleeker fluorescent direct/indirect surface mounted and pendant fixtures.

It should be remembered that the main characteristic that distinguishes T5 lamps from other families of fluorescent lamps is that they are designed to peak in their lumen ratings at 95°, compared to 77° for T12 and T8 lamps. This thermal characteristic provides higher light output in confined applications where there is little or no air circulation, and it provides more usable lumens per watt in indirect fixtures.

Fixtures for T5 can offer more uniform distribution (less "hot spots"), wider on-center spacing and shorter drop lengths for pendant-mounted fixtures. T5/HO fixtures can use fewer lamps to deliver light levels similar to other fluorescent technologies.

Facilities have found applications for T5 HO lamps in coves and cornices and in new direct/indirect fixtures, like the SIMKAR TDPW, designed to take advantage of the smaller-diameter lamp. Care needs to be taken to limit the use of T5 HO lamps in low ceiling applications because this lamp is very bright and can cause discomfort from glare if not shielded properly.

Some industrial fixtures also use T5 HO lamps, and the lamp is appropriate for many applications that require a high lumen-maintenance rating of 95%. This lamp only loses 5% of its initial lumen rating in the first 40% of its rated life.


I will have some of these available as a kit with IceCap electronic ballasts or just by themselves for DIY really soon!!!! Check back for updates!!!

-ACAquatics

[Lahatiel]

I, too, have just received my coralife 2x65w fixture. So far I like it a lot. It is sooo much brighter than the previous 2 NO bulbs I was using. Now, I am shopping some LFS's for some decent LR to get the reef started with.

[corrado170]

New T-5 Lighting Available NOW!!!

I now have T-5 lighting available as a direct replacement for vho's or as a new system package and/or individual bulbs and sockets. Bulbs are
german made and are available in 4 color spectrums. Sockets and ballasts are IceCap. Please contact me if you are interested.


-ACAquatics