T5 Lights - T5? T5 II? T5 III?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Matt Rogers, Sep 9, 2006.

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  1. Matt Rogers

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    I am pretty sure I have normal T5s.

    What is the difference between T5? T5 II? T5 III? :confused:
     
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  3. jonathan

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    here is some info i found matt....hth.

    • T-5: High Performance Standard
    • T-5 II: A light fixture that features moisture
    resistant end caps
    • T-5 II Deluxe: A light fixture with a aluminum
    reflector body and moisture resistant end
    caps.

    T-5 II High Performance Standard Model: A light fixture that features moisture resistant endcaps

    • Moisture resistant endcaps
    • Brighter than standard fluorescent and PC
    lamps
    • Micro-electronic ballast
    • High power factor
    • High lumen output
    • Easy installation
    • Out of the box ready to operate
    • 6 color spectrums
    • Mounting clips included
    • Standard and High Output

    i have no idea what t-5 III are....
     
  4. LVReefer

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    What the? Is this in reference to a manufacture / fixture?
     
  5. Covey

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    They are the odd ball via-aqua T-5s. Depending on when you got them the bulb might not be replacable. They are in the new ones but not it the old ones.
     
  6. Matt Rogers

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    Ok. I am still confused. :)

    Covey are you saying there is a difference in the bulbs?

    From what I am reading from Jonathan it relates more to the fixture. :huh2:
     
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  9. jonathan

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    yes, it was off the via aqua site...it was about the only thing i could find relating to t-5, t-5 II, etc. sorry if it wasn't the exact definitions you were looking for, i was hopefully trying to lead you in the right direction....
     
  10. Matt Rogers

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    Thanks guys. I just gleaned the I II III thing out of an ad in FAMA. I'll have to go back and see if that was Aqua or what.