Switching to T5

Grampa · Apr 5, 2012

Im about to make the move to T5 from CFL but I'm unclear on the temps they put off. Can any one help out?

I'm looking at a 5 tube 2' fixture that will fit in my room 3' wide, 5' tall and 3' deep.

Any other tips on T5 you have I'm all ears. though im a little hard of hearing these days.

DO3SHA · Apr 5, 2012

you mean a 6 tube? ive been trying to convince someone to get the tek fixtures from htgsupply . com , they put off mor elumens than the t5

this is 4000 more lumens than a 2 foot 8 bulb t5

http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-HTG-Supply-2-Foot-4-Lamp-PL-55-Tek-Lamp.asp

Grampa · Apr 5, 2012

yea i meant 6 tubes. fingers dont work like they used to. I like that setup and the price doesnt look too bad and I like taht you can just click what you want. super easy. thanks, man.

DO3SHA · Apr 5, 2012

if i had the moeny i would get this fixture, if i would of known about it before i picked up my 8 tube t5 i would of picked this fixture

Grampa · Apr 5, 2012

how do you like the results of your t5? what did you have before that and how does it compare? and what about the temps?

jsamuel24 · Apr 5, 2012

Check out LED without LED's. interesting t5 thread.

Cheers

DO3SHA · Apr 5, 2012

check out my cfl grow and my current t5 grow in my signature there is an awsome difference

Grampa · Apr 5, 2012

jsamuel24 said:
Check out LED without LED's. interesting t5 thread.

Cheers

lol i was looking for this thread today. I saw it a while ago and wanted to read it again. thanks for posting the link! i intend to get a few of those bulbs. just to try it out.

jsamuel24 · Apr 5, 2012

Grampa said:
lol i was looking for this thread today. I saw it a while ago and wanted to read it again. thanks for posting the link! i intend to get a few of those bulbs. just to try it out.

I am using a PAR setup that I learned from that thread. Journal is in my sig. its going really well and I dont end up with a heat issue at all. Bulbs at most get up to 95 degrees, so if you have fans and ventilation everything works really well.

Grampa · Apr 5, 2012

that sounds way cooler than my current CFl grow. ill be ordering right after i find my teeth.

you may not know it yet but its easier to smoke with your teeth in your noggin.

AltarNation · Apr 5, 2012

DO3SHA said:
you mean a 6 tube? ive been trying to convince someone to get the tek fixtures from htgsupply . com , they put off mor elumens than the t5

Edit: Nevermind, I see now.. they're compact T5's... interesting. Smaller foot print but more lumens... what's the difference really, if you can utilize the larger footprint? I guess if you were gonna get a 2 foot unit anyway it's not a bad idea...

AltarNation · Apr 5, 2012

Grampa said:
lol i was looking for this thread today. I saw it a while ago and wanted to read it again. thanks for posting the link! i intend to get a few of those bulbs. just to try it out.

You will not regret... check out my sig for some results pics...

DO3SHA · Apr 5, 2012

Grampa said:
lol i was looking for this thread today. I saw it a while ago and wanted to read it again. thanks for posting the link! i intend to get a few of those bulbs. just to try it out.

if your going to go PAR on the T%, you need t have all the right bulbs to get good results, you cant just do a few of them

DO3SHA · Apr 5, 2012

AltarNation said:
That is a T5 unit man.. what are you smokin'? Can I have some?

yea but propitiatory t5 on steroids

Bluntcuts · Apr 5, 2012

Would either go with a Sunblaze, Hydrofarm, or Quantum T5 fixture. As DO3SHA said, you can check out those Tek fixtures, But I would rather go with the 2ft 6 Bulb T5, and check into PAR lighting. AS for heat, T5's gives off a small amount of heat. My T5 is in a 4'L x 2'W x 4'H room, and all I run is a small 180cfm (Honeywell) fan and temps run about 70-75.

Yes, Par lighting is a huge inprovement, but yes you do have to have the right combo of bulbs. I am getting familiar with PAR lighting and have my bulbs ready, just need the extra money. Here to hep and answer any questions..

AltarNation · Apr 5, 2012

DO3SHA said:
yea but propitiatory t5 on steroids

Yeah I see it now, had to look closer. Still, I dunno, it's ust the same bulb folded around, no? The problem is the proprietary bulbs... I want PAR baby.

Grampa · Apr 5, 2012

DO3SHA said:
if your going to go PAR on the T%, you need t have all the right bulbs to get good results, you cant just do a few of them

understood. Ill see what i can do. PAR wont happen right away im going to run with the 6500k bulbs first and order the others later.

ohmy · Apr 5, 2012

i have a 12 bulb T5 and that bitch rocks . 648w in 2x4x6 tent

jsamuel24 · Apr 5, 2012

Grampa said:
understood. Ill see what i can do. PAR wont happen right away im going to run with the 6500k bulbs first and order the others later.

A good start twords PAR is the Flora Suns by zoo med. Reasonably priced. If you can afford it a good start would be to mix 50/50 FS's and 6500k's

DO3SHA · Apr 5, 2012

i think PAR is a big money pit to fall into, ive tried and i dont see any significant results switching to PAR bulbs, but everyone has there own opinions, and what works best for them.

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