New lighting - new technology????

[BCReefer]

I was at a LFS this weekend and he showed me some new lighting coming out. It is fluorescent 65W but is supposedly = 4 x = 260W.

It is designed for Hydroponics, which is usually years ahead of us, but it is equivalent to 6400K.

It has a built in ballast and requires a socket that you can p/u from HD for $20.00. the bulb cost $95.00. they also have a 95W = 400 W for a little more. They are super intense brightness. The cost savings since you are only running 65W is great plus there is less heat and no more ballast’s.

I am leery but the owner is getting me some information next weekend. I told him I have corals and he said no problem, these lights will work. It almost sounds to good to be true.

Has anyone heard of this type of lighting? How can we check what the manufacture says is true for wattage?

Patrick

[Tau2301]

Patrick,

Do you remember what the name or brand was on the packaging. I would like to see if there is any info on the Net.

[DJ88]

Patrick,

If you can get the brand name I'd be very interested myself.

What kind of socket does it plug into? Can you describe it? How it looked?

[DJ88]

That is what I thought you were talking about . I was reading somewhere in the last week about those things. At a hydroponics web site. Now you think I could remember it? Or who I was talking to? Not a chance.. grrr.

Keep us posted. May try those for my 'fuge.

[ 25 March 2002, 13:16: Message edited by: DJ88 ]

[StirCrazy]

Hey I have had a borchur on thease for about 1.3 years now.. Albrite can get them.. they are PC bulbs that are designed to replace MH bulbs in wharehouse lighting and come in different colours upto 6500K.. I will try find my sheet, scan it and post the info again..

Steve

ok I just spent the last few min looking on my messy desk and I can't find it. I will keep looking but if I can't find it I will go to albrite and grab another info sheet tomorrow.

Steve

[ 25 March 2002, 16:21: Message edited by: StirCrazy ]

[StirCrazy]

ok here they are I found them.. I hope thease are the same thing you are talking about, I found them when I wwas looking for lighting alternatives for my fresh water planted tanks.
here is a pic of what they look like (basicly a power compact self ballasted light that uses a mogul socket.


and here is the full product sheet
cfl product sheet 277KB

Steve

[FishGeek]

Hey these look familiar! An Aquarium shop in west Edmonton uses these bulbs already. They are about 8" long I remember seeing them and they were super brite. I asked them a few questions on it but don't remember If they answered me or not. I do remember them telling me that they can get them in on a regular basis. The store was Aquarium Illusions if anybody wants to know.
Next time I'm down there, Ill try to get some more info about them. Price, power, lumens out put ...etc.

Simon

[CHEAPREEF]

Hey Simon, what tank do they use those lights on? I go there all the time and have never seen them.

Clinton

[smokinreefer]

FWIW, i have seen those bulbs being used at a hydroponics shop that opened up beside my old place of occupation. i chatted with a fellow that was working there and he did mention those bulbs, how they were pretty new, and lower wattage with higher output, and cheaper...but the boss wasnt in so i wasnt able to get a closer look.

seems like a very viable alternative...if not for the display...atleast for grow out /refugium puposes.

[kris]

well i was at kevins store when he first brought them in, and we chated about it. i think i will take the plunge and try them out on my new 100g.

for the price of the bulbs, and the savings on electricity, and not to mention the fact that they run cooler. i think its worth a try