Self ballasted T5's - Never buy them

EmilyB · #1 06-30-2005, 06:13 AM

Each one we fired up lasted a few days. No wonder reefsolutions doesn't sell them any more.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #2 06-30-2005, 08:04 AM

Deb,

What brand were they? I don't like the short lifespan of the Helios brand T-5s but the SNODE? ones I now use work fine & even have replacement bulbs available for cheap.

Anthony

EmilyB · #3 06-30-2005, 08:07 AM

Helios T5-II 24D-R 24w 23"

Jim Barry · #4 07-01-2005, 02:49 AM

maybe they were wired wrong

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #5 07-01-2005, 03:47 AM

Helios = cr@p. Longest I've had a Helios work was about 6-8 months. The other brand I get from Coral Ocean is still going strong after 1 year.

EmilyB · #6 07-01-2005, 07:30 AM

These bulbs were new, just passed thru a few canreefers before they were used. I'd like to know where they came from and whether this is common, and can get some compensation.