anyone have any opinions on this light

[the marine apprentice]

http://cgi.ebay.com/T5-HO-LIGHT-REEF...item255739377a
just wondering if anyone has any reviews on this light and if it is worth the money to have it shipped out here.
tks
terry

[ElGuappo]

looks like a pretty sweet deal to me. let me know if you order as i may be in for 1 as well. worth the drive to me.

However i wonder about the plug.

[Veng68]

I've never had these lights but, it does not look like they have individual reflectors for each lamp.

You will get more light with individual reflectors on each bulb.

just my opinion

Cheers,
Vic

[vaporize]

not sure how it compares with the odyssea stuff but some of the T5HO lighting I saw at the knock-off central in toronto seems to produce very weak light comparing to the other brands, it's used for their fish system and still look pretty weak to me - almost like comparing to normal output flourscent.

I would not take the risk to buy it and get it shipped from China There are US based sellers that will sell knock-off lighting for maybe $30 more with some RC reviews. Most review I've seen indicate the buyers only use the 'fixture housing' and replaces the workhorse ballast with icecap 660 and better lighting tubes.

[the marine apprentice]

Originally Posted by ElGuappo

looks like a pretty sweet deal to me. let me know if you order as i may be in for 1 as well. worth the drive to me.

However i wonder about the plug.

what do you mean you wonder about the plug?would it be different from our plugs here in canada? cuz if it is then a simple snip of the wires can fix that.

[lastlight]

Based on the way the pic shows the reflection in the interior as one continuous image I think it's safe to say it's one big reflector. Based on what I've read that is a real deal-breaker.

No fans either. MAkes me wonder of the power supply is even UL rated or whatever t is that makes things "safe".

[TheMikey]

Looks like it's just a single polished reflector, definitely not single parabolic or bent. You'd might as well by buying PC.

[Slick Fork]

Don't waste your money.

Individual shaped reflectors and fans are the make it or break it part of ANY T-5 light. Save up and buy or build a quality fixture

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by vaporize

I've seen indicate the buyers only use the 'fixture housing' and replaces the workhorse ballast with icecap 660 and better lighting tubes.

why would they replace the WH ballast when it is a superior ballast to the Icecap?

for 189.00 it is a slamming deal concidering to get individual reflectors you are looking at adding 400 bucks for the rip off prices around here.
even if you had to pull the reflector and add individual ones later if you didn't like it that would cost about 140 for 6 individual reflectors. while your modding it add a fan or two for under 50 bucks if it doesn't already have them.

Steve

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by vaporize

almost like comparing to normal output flourscent.

not realy at all, more like comparing it to T5 systems that are on the market today. The hagen glow for 230.00 is a two bulb single reflector which still puts out 50% more PAR than a comparable PC system.

so depending what the needs are this system would be exelent or good, but not bad. I don't know about shipping but I have never had a problem with drop shipping.

Steve