T5's (Ebay)-read it ALL, there will be a quiz!

I came across these lights a few different times over the last month or two, and I keep getting drawn to the part where they mention their "Offset bulb holders".
Everyone else is looking at individual reflectors, these folks seem to believe that moving the reflector away from the bulbs will increase efficiency. "The light doesn't get trapped" is the way they put it.
T5 HIGH OUTPUT AQUARIUM REEF FLUORESCENT LIGHT/ 4' HOOD - eBay (item 370048667946 end time Aug-01-08 16:06:57 PDT)

The fixture itself looks kind of rough, like it is intended to be used as a ceiling (built in) fixture that these folks have modified. There is also a "monster" version, 8 T5's.

Those of you who have been playing on this block awhile, -what do you think? Do their claims seem plausible? Could this be a decent fixture? Having the reflectors further away would allow more air circulation, a cooler running fixture.

 

Doesn't have individual reflectors, so I would say "no thanks".

 

After what Reeron has taught me about lights I would say NO.

 

T5's

I too went to ebay for my first t5"s..looking for a "deal" they were ok,and by catalina.Sold them after less than a year,bought tek,amazing difference.Like most things in this world,you get what you pay for.Don't cheap out,on 1 of the most important parts of this hobby.

 

This is what he is talking about. I simply cannot make up my mind. Two seconds ago, I was going to get MH. But this looks soooo good (no not the limited edition part of it----don't care about that). Hmmmmmm. I just have to get rid of my PCs.

Rare Limited Edition! 48" x 6 TEK LIGHT T5 HO w/ IceCap - eBay (item 220262429364 end time Aug-06-08 18:43:58 PDT)

 

Amen to that brother!

 

I think vendors who write such descriptions of their products are highly sought after by the comic book industry.

You get what you pay for.

 

Ain't that the truth. With anything you buy.

.....and, yup, the longer the description, the more suspicious I become. Especially if it is accompanied by changing fonts and colors.

 

its made of cheep materials.look at the sockets,they are cheep.that looks like something you buy at an agricultural store.it'll work,but that tek light is way nicer.

 

SOB i just payed $120 for two 48" t5's 54 w each, full set up.