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    Anyone seen those new T5 bulbs yet?

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    Ppl,

    I just came across these a couple of days ago. Saw 3 sizes - 12W, 16W and 20W, in daylight white and blue. They're very intense even though the wattage is quite low. Just like half of a 36W PL-L tube, but cost much less. Typical 8000K super white 20W with electronic ballast and fitting and wiring is only about S$18. The blue is $5 more.

    Since these bulbs are very thin (1/2" only), it is actually possible to cram in say, 4 whites and 4 blues, and just take up about 5" of space over a 2' x 1' x 1' mini reef tank, AND have 160W of light there. The replacement bulbs are cheap too - white for $7, blue are $12.

    Will be testing them out soon and will keep u all posted here.

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    Anyone seen those new T5 bulbs yet?

    Ppl,

    I just came across these a couple of days ago. Saw 3 sizes - 12W, 16W and 20W, in daylight white and blue. They're very intense even though the wattage is quite low. Just like half of a 36W PL-L tube, but cost much less. Typical 8000K super white 20W with electronic ballast and fitting and wiring is only about S$18. The blue is $5 more.

    Since these bulbs are very thin (1/2" only), it is actually possible to cram in say, 4 whites and 4 blues, and just take up about 5" of space over a 2' x 1' x 1' mini reef tank, AND have 160W of light there. The replacement bulbs are cheap too - white for $7, blue are $12.

    Will be testing them out soon and will keep u all posted here.

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    Anyone seen those new T5 bulbs yet?

    Ppl,

    I just came across these a couple of days ago. Saw 3 sizes - 12W, 16W and 20W, in daylight white and blue. They're very intense even though the wattage is quite low. Just like half of a 36W PL-L tube, but cost much less. Typical 8000K super white 20W with electronic ballast and fitting and wiring is only about S$18. The blue is $5 more.

    Since these bulbs are very thin (1/2" only), it is actually possible to cram in say, 4 whites and 4 blues, and just take up about 5" of space over a 2' x 1' x 1' mini reef tank, AND have 160W of light there. The replacement bulbs are cheap too - white for $7, blue are $12.

    Will be testing them out soon and will keep u all posted here.

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    Anyone seen those new T5 bulbs yet?

    Ppl,

    I just came across these a couple of days ago. Saw 3 sizes - 12W, 16W and 20W, in daylight white and blue. They're very intense even though the wattage is quite low. Just like half of a 36W PL-L tube, but cost much less. Typical 8000K super white 20W with electronic ballast and fitting and wiring is only about S$18. The blue is $5 more.

    Since these bulbs are very thin (1/2" only), it is actually possible to cram in say, 4 whites and 4 blues, and just take up about 5" of space over a 2' x 1' x 1' mini reef tank, AND have 160W of light there. The replacement bulbs are cheap too - white for $7, blue are $12.

    Will be testing them out soon and will keep u all posted here.

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    May I know where you get these lightings?

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    I just came across these a couple of days ago. Saw 3 sizes - 12W, 16W and 20W, in daylight white and blue. They're very intense even though the wattage is quite low. Just like half of a 36W PL-L tube, but cost much less. Typical 8000K super white 20W with electronic ballast and fitting and wiring is only about S$18. The blue is $5 more.

    Since these bulbs are very thin (1/2" only), it is actually possible to cram in say, 4 whites and 4 blues, and just take up about 5" of space over a 2' x 1' x 1' mini reef tank, AND have 160W of light there. The replacement bulbs are cheap too - white for $7, blue are $12.

    Will be testing them out soon and will keep u all posted here.
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    from what i read, they pls are T-7's bent, not T-5's n their diameter is smaller then pls.

    the thing i dun get is tt y r the bulbs so cheap?? the prices in europe r like 100+euro.

    ya na.....where did u c the T5s? i might get afew.
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    yes, do let us know where you got those.

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    Zero & WS,

    There's a local importer here in KL where I get them from.

    Spiff,

    I guess they're cheap 'cos they're made in Taiwan And they are indeed T5s; I measured their diameter. T5s are 5/8 inch in diameter, which these guys are. But with the fitting, each sets' width is 0.7 inch.

    Kel,

    No-eye-deer on the lifespan yet. Still too knew to tell, but what the heck. For that kind of pricing, I can afford to throw them away if they're hopeless. My only worry is the e-ballast that comes with the set - they're not known to be very reliable, especially from Taiwan. This could be because of their mains frequency of 60Hz, and 110V.

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    doh! forgot u live in KL
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    nark can u pls tell me the address of the shop???
    my fren is gonna go to kl tomolo
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    yo narcosis, ya live in KL..
    Yay,...me too! Hey, just wanna ask ah..where to get PL-L lamps and their ballast? any good shops..cheap aso.. and where to get this light ur talking about?

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    sorry... I am very interested in this T5-bulb or T7.[:] . but. can anyone post a picture of the new light.. cos' I can't really think of how the light will look .. sorry guys.. anyone can post a picture?[]

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    its looks jus a straightened out pl.

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    This is great news! I have been looking for small, bright and actinic lights for my pico tank only 1 ft by 1 ft. Space and efficiency is my upmost concern.
    Wonder if these are available in Singapore? If not, would u let us know the Taiwan manufacturer so we could look for more information on the web ste.

    thank you so much ....

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    Is the T5 tube even going to be available in S'pore?

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    i dunno...these bulbs r jus produced n is actually still being tested.
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    They remind me of the tubes I have in the fluorescent torch lights and the blue light used in insect zappers.[]

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    Spiff,

    Thanks for the pic. Sorry for answering so late, since I only access the net at home, after work. Anyhow, the contact details are in my shop, but you can ask your friend to call me at 012-3887048, and I'll pass it to him. Or if he wants, I can pick up a couple of them, and pass them to him if he can meet up with me.

    Jason,

    You can also call me at the above number; I'm in Subang, and I'll pass you more info then.

    Rgds

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    LiveRock,

    Sorry, dunno who the manufacturer is, because the local importer repackaged it intentionally so we can't contact the manufacturer.

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