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Old 01/10/2008, 11:38 PM
Willieb18 Willieb18 is offline
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Individual reflectors make that big of a difference?

I am setting up a 20L and going with T5s. I am looking at these two fixtures one had the individual reflectors and the other does not.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~CU01120.html
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~CU01150.html

I know the one has the build in timers and they both have the moonlights but as far as the reflectors go is there that big of a difference?
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Old 01/11/2008, 12:45 AM
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Old 01/11/2008, 12:47 AM
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Oh yea! Individual reflectors are well worth it. I wouldn't recommend buying one that didn't have them.
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Old 01/11/2008, 02:06 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Anyone else have any input?
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Old 01/11/2008, 02:34 AM
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one word......definately...

the fixtures you linked do not have individual reflectors......but 1 reflector bent like this /\/\/\/\...and they come with the factory bulbs

the sls and icecap reflectors are actually 1 individual reflector for each bulb and each reflector has multiple bends ...google these 2 brands and you'll see what im saying...
the more expensive fixtures do not come with bulbs therefore you get to choose what bulbs you want....i would suggest ATI bulbs or geiseman......search the forum for a thread called "T5 Q&A thread " and you'll find all the info you need.
 


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