T5 bulbs

[pappydew]

Just curious what good T5 bulbs for CPs are out there, especially ones that wont break the bank. Looking to replace both a 24", 24w (HO) and a 30", 18w (NO) bulb.

 

[pappydew]

Anyone? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Av8tor1]

Most any 4100k to 6500k with a CRI of 85 or better will do decent, in those sizes your not likely to find a wide assortment to choose from.

 

[31drew31]

I use Sunblaster HO T5's. They are cheap enough and put out a good amount of light. Ive also heard good things about GE bulbs.

 

[pappydew]

Most any 4100k to 6500k with a CRI of 85 or better will do decent, in those sizes your not likely to find a wide assortment to choose from.

I figured

I use Sunblaster HO T5's. They are cheap enough and put out a good amount of light. Ive also heard good things about GE bulbs.

Thanks, will definitely look into those!

 

[dsrtfox1942]

http://genet.gelighting.com/LightProducts/Dispatcher?BreadCrumbValues=Lamps_Linear%20Fluorescent^Plant&PRODUCTCODE=49891&REQUEST=COMMERCIALSPECPAGE&SearchFieldCode=null

This is what I am using right now. My previous bulb was an experiment. I used to have a bearded dragon and decided to set up a small 10 gallon terrarium with neps and a small heli, a division of Butch's a matter of fact, and it was working great. It was a very expensive reptile bulb though. When it went, I decided to look around and see what I could find cheaper. I picked this bulb up at Walmart for $6.27. So far it looks good. This light is a much more natural color as the temp is 3100k instead of the 6500k the reptile bulb was. I have no info on the previous bulb except it was a t12 like this one, and it was supposed to be full spectrum made by tetra terrafauna. It cost like $18.99. As long as this new bulb works good, I'll be happy. The new one has a CRI of 90, so it should work. What do you think Butch for a 10 gallon with some HL neps and a division of your heli het x minor? I have all sides foiled so they reflect the light around.

 

[pappydew]

Was that link directed towards me? I ask because I am looking for T5 bulbs and that clearly is a T12...actually, was that post at all directed towards me?

 

[MICKEY]

try criegs list I always see cheap t5s listed in the farm and garden section

 

[boxofrain]

I purchased the fixtures with lamps (two each), electrical cord and plug ends from my local Home depot. Replaced one of the "red" bulbs with some nice 6500k I got from my local Grow Shop.
A two foot, two lamp setup runs around $35.00 all said and done.

 

[pappydew]

I already have the fixtures themselves but one bulb has burned out after about 2 years of use and the other came with the other fixture and just isn't the right spectrum or look...

 

[boxofrain]

your local Cannabis Grow Shop shoulod have the bulbs in stock, or can order them for you.
I looked on-line for some and found the nice GE brand I wanted....but I would have to buy an entire case of 24 lamps, that is just not in my budget.

 

[pappydew]

LOL not sure I will be looking into those but I thought about trying some Hydroponics shops in the area if that is what you meant