Any input on this t5

[whitebb2727]

http://www.amazon.com/Light-8lamps-DL848S-Fluorescent-Hydroponic/dp/B00INGMTPW

This unit is a 8 bulb unit that takes up the space of a 4 bulb unit.

I can put 2 of these in a 2x4x6 cab. 16 bulbs. Is that over kill?

 

[420blaz3it]

idk if its ever over kill if you have adequate air flow. t5s get hot. but let them babies soak they will love it. you could have a fat scrog or sog with that.

 

[lilroach]

I was looking at that one several weeks ago. I think it's a good deal.....hell you can get two of those for the price of one 8 bulb fixture. If you look through the Q&A they say you can pick your bulb spectrum....not sure how you do it online though.

This will run hot considering the number of bulbs in a relatively smaller area. As long as you have ventilation that's up to the task.....go for it.

 

[whitebb2727]

Yea, small pots.
Rows of 4-5 deep, 10-12 long.
2 mothers in separate cab.
Cloning cab.
Every few days 4-5 go in, 4-5 come out.
Hang the lights higher at one end. Shuffle everything to the left. On the days you shuffle, turn all plants 1/4 turn.

 

[48martin]

http://www.amazon.com/Light-8lamps-DL848S-Fluorescent-Hydroponic/dp/B00INGMTPW

This unit is a 8 bulb unit that takes up the space of a 4 bulb unit.

I can put 2 of these in a 2x4x6 cab. 16 bulbs. Is that over kill?

How did these fixtures work out? Looking at same footprint as yours. There was a vivagrow on Ebay that was extremely inexpensive with bulbs but reviews were unreliable. Was also thinking of 1 Quatuam Badboy T5 8 bulb.

After seeing this post, i did not consider two of these units. Did they fit in your 2x4 area easily?

Thanks....
-48

 

[whitebb2727]

How did these fixtures work out? Looking at same footprint as yours. There was a vivagrow on Ebay that was extremely inexpensive with bulbs but reviews were unreliable. Was also thinking of 1 Quatuam Badboy T5 8 bulb.

After seeing this post, i did not consider two of these units. Did they fit in your 2x4 area easily?

Thanks....
-48

I have the six bulb. An 8 bulb would fit with little clearance.

I should have been a little more clear. The six bulb is a ft wide at the bulbs.

I will order a second one and trim the reflectors and they will both fit.

It is a lite unit. You have to pick it up by the back bone. The reflector is flimsy some what.

I took it apart and inspected for loose wire or anything.

I'm sure there are better units. This one seems to be a fair product at a fair price.

Time will tell if it holds up. I'm happy with it and barring a major failure I would buy again.

I like the way its designed. If the ballast went out I would replace them with Phillips and keep it.

The 8 bulb would be perfect fit.

 

[48martin]

Thanks for the info. The 8 bulb looks good but i really want to get more info on the Vivagrow 16bulb unit. It has a footprint that is under 24" in width.

 

[whitebb2727]

Thanks for the info. The 8 bulb looks good but i really want to get more info on the Vivagrow 16bulb unit. It has a footprint that is under 24" in width.

I'll look at it my self. I would say heat would be an issue .

Six bulbs hit 90 at the canopy with no ventilation, 78 with 190 cfm.

I monitored the temps at 2, 4, and six bulbs running. The difference between 2 and six bulb running is about 18 degrees difference.

I would say 16 bulbs would put it somewhere between 130-140 degrees that you would have to cool.

Mine is not a tent its a cab just over 6 ft. The extra height help dissapate heat or at least gives it a place to go so it cooler at the canopy.

 

[48martin]

I'll look at it my self. I would say heat would be an issue .

Six bulbs hit 90 at the canopy with no ventilation, 78 with 190 cfm.

I monitored the temps at 2, 4, and six bulbs running. The difference between 2 and six bulb running is about 18 degrees difference.

I would say 16 bulbs would put it somewhere between 130-140 degrees that you would have to cool.

Mine is not a tent its a cab just over 6 ft. The extra height help dissapate heat or at least gives it a place to go so it cooler at the canopy.

In most cases heat would be an issue but i have it worked out where it should not be an issue for me. Plus the switches allow the fixtures to run less if needed. i ran many 2ft fixtures in the past as if they were 4footers but i would rather have one 4ft. that can be raised/lowered. The high bay fixtures look great as well.
I am more concerned about the quality and footprint match.