nova extreme pro or tek lights

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  1. fresnosaint

    fresnosaint Plankton

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    who likes what better and why
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    TEK lights put out more lumens and PAR due to the individual reflectors
     
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  3. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Don't know anything about the nova as I have never had it. But with the TEK I love the light but am just now getting my faith back in it from going through two ballast and the fixture was only a couple months old. They took care of it of course on their dime but all in all. great fixture. I think I just had a lemon and they made it better.
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    TEK
    The individual reflectors will make a huge difference. Also, you get to choose your bulbs, so you won't be stuck with the sub-standard factory ones in the Nova. Third, the TEK is a much higher quality unit that will last you a lot longer.
     
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  5. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    I just bought an 8x54W TEK fixture myself. I wouldn't even consider the NEP over TEK.
     
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  6. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Did I mention I just upgraded my lights?
     
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  7. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Its about time. LOL
     
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  8. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    You ain't kiddin' Brandon. I have been drooling over this setup for months now. Going to play around with bulb coloration big time. It's going to be fun.
     
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  9. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I am glad you got them and I just hope........ well you know........
     
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  10. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Actually, it's a used set. Broken in for six months. No problem there. I was a little concerned about it too.
     
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