Which costs more to operate, this 8 bulb fixture or a singe MH conversion 250watt? Which gives better light output for the money?
295999
I agree with the other answers, and here is my two cents......The T5 did not raise my power bill much at all. I didn't document the dollar amount because it wasn't even noticeably higher each month. The T5 still need a fan as it does get kinda warm on the small seedlings, but will not burn like metal halide. And you need a piped cooling fan for most of the MH systems I have seen, way more costly then a simple desk top fan like I use for the T5. As for which type of light is better for the plants, opinions vary but flourcent is considered the best by lots of sources. MH in my opinion would work better in a greenhouse or dedicated sealed and cooled grow tent, like most of your marijuana growers like to use. And running the cooling system and buying a tent just adds to the cost of running the MH. I use my T5 to grow superhot chili peppers. Its strong enough to ripen the pods indoors, yet won't burn the leaves if they touch the bulbs, a MH can kill the plants. From what I have read and been told a MH cost way more to run as a total package then the T5. Plus if you do grow questionable plants, you won't get the power spikes and heat signature from the T5, the MH produces LOTS of heat. Hope this helps, the light is great I am buying two more soon. The figures I have ran leads me to believe the T5 is the best output for the dollar, plus the bulbs last longer and cost less.
296000
This light will draw about 400 watts. Your 250 watt mh will cost less to operate because it draws less power. Which offers better light? As someone who has used both,I prefer the t5,which can be very close to the plants, over the mh which cannot be placed close to plants.
296001
Not sure about the 250watt. But the 8 tubes is 54 watts per-tube of the blue light, and 98watts per-tube for the Red tubes. Cost is $5 per week, on 24/7. The only thing I did not like was the light is a little smaller than advertised. Other than that works great.
385730
I cannot give you an answer. Going to the "contact us" on the manufacture's website is your best option.www.dlightdesigns.com I have seen the unit at the high setting. It appears to be equivalent to 50 watt or higher bulb. Hope this helps.
377995
Sure, I'm using LED bulbs in this fixture. The A19 designation simply means that it is the common light bulb shape. The 8.7 watt LED bulbs (60 watt replacements) seem to put out much more light than the incandescents. Just decide if you prefer the daylight or the soft white bulbs.
756947
It would probably be easier and more cost effective to change the fixture if you want LED's. I'm not sure that the savings warrant that.
869241
Hi! The Power-Glo produces 18,000K. It's the best T8 bulb I have ever found to date! =)
1261590
Its an okay light. I actually sold mine. If i were to grow again i would probably go with hps
1114105
I don't know, I got rid of the fixtures that took these bulbs as I had to replace them way too often, couldn't stand the cost of the bulb, changing the fixtures cost less than the bulb.
385188
The MR16 LED listed is 320 lumens which is equivalent to what I was replacing as a 50W halogen. The difference is that the LED is more focused as a light beam and was brighter on my display floor that the halogen bulb. So overall, I saved a lot of energy and heat. More importantly, I was able to buy a few more track light fixtures and added two more LED bulbs for a much even/better light distribution on the floor area for the retail store. I hope that helps.
2269188
100 watt bulb is not recomended for this fixture. They recommend a 60w...I put a 60w spiral which gives my stairwell plenty of light...and it does not show through the globe. I llke the retro look of this fixture in our mountain cabin.
231634
Sorry I am not an expert on bulb types. Al I can say is that I replaced my original candelabra bulbs with this bulb and the result is phenomenal. I only need two of them to light up the dining room. I used to have 6 25-watt and 6 7-watt bulbs. YOu can figure out the savings on electricity. The illumination from the 12-watt LED bulb is brighter than the 192-watt total that used to light up the space.
1438554
I used the 25 watt chandelier bulb as well which was included in delivery. These are stunning and well worth the price.
422920
Much more efficient than HPS, even to run two of these units to replace one 600W HPS only uses about 340W.Plus think about the energy costs you will save on cooling and ventilation, HPS is HOT, LEDs are at their worst warm.
868150
It comes with a 250 watt Hps and MH. You bulb will work as long as it's output is 250 watts
1837962
What I use for this fixture is an A19 led bulb, 60W equivalent, that is able to provide me with a perfect light output and a money-saving opportunity. If you are looking for bulbs for this fixture, I think you should check it out, really worth your money: Triangle Bulbs T95121-6 (6 pack) - LED Dimmable 60 Watt Equivalent Warm White A19 Light Bulbs, 6 pack
281948
I don't know but it puts out as much light as my 10watt halogen bulbs if not more. It won't be as bright as the ones with CRE leds but then it isn't $200 either! It lights up my V-berth quite nicely.
1422044
LED light is much better light rendition. Also...get this...you NEVER have to change the light bulbs because you dont have little hands nor a sterile laboratory to make new drivers . The old incandescent bulb cost $8.00 each....so by the time you buy all the bulbs you may as well just spent the extra $30.00 to buy the LEd.Because they never get hot enough to burn out...or the fillament will be thrashed from side to side just ripping it apart rendering loss of light output. As far as brightness goes....Yes 100% brighter with tighter figures being projected everywhere. And it actually moves to the music because the heat doesn't affect the driver.
1880386
I don't have a lot of experience with the HID lighting but I can tell you that this will power a 8,000K bulb. now if you bulb is a 55w bulb it will not be as bright as it should. So it is best to make sure the wattage's match if you want the maximum output.