WMAS Discussion Forum : Fuge Lighting http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:20:51 +0000 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:12:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6203 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : Im never surprised to see who...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62198&title=fuge-lighting#62198 Author: Adam Haycock
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 21 2005 at 2:12am

Im never surprised to see who is online after 1am. ]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:12:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62198&title=fuge-lighting#62198 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : Had to go look up the old thread...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62196&title=fuge-lighting#62196 Author: coreyk
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 21 2005 at 2:07am

Had to go look up the old thread where we talked about the specifics of T5s. Its Here.

Sorry Mark .. I'm the wrong guy to ask how to wire them up ... I bet Jeff knows though!

quick summary:

if you were going with T5s over a standard 55g 48” tank you could fit 4x54W (total 216W) T5s(48"x11"x2.5”) for the SLS Tek-Light. which would put you at 17496lumens. compared to something like a 4x110W (total 440W) VHO hood(49"x13"x5") at 19800 lumens. you might even be able to squeeze a 6x54W(total 324W) T5 hood (48"x15"x2.5”) over a standard 48” 55g tank which would put you at 26244 lumens.

please correct me if I’m off-base about anything here… I’m still learning and this is also a question.

Jons Chart:

Lumen rating are done by bulb manufactures, although it would be interesting to do this ourselves too.

Averages (from the top of my head... I reserve the right to "update" this post if I'm off )
T12 NO:  2,000 lumens per 4' bulb (40 watts):   50 lumens/watt
T8 NO:  2500 lumens per 4' bulb (32 watts):  78 lumens/watt
T5HO:  4500 lumens per 4' bulb (55 watts?):  81 lumen/watt
T12 VHO:  5000 lumens per 4' bulb (110 watts):  45 lumen/watt
PC:  4000 lumen per 2' bulb (55 watts):  72 lumen/watt
MH:  20,000 lumen per 250 watt bulb:  80 lumen/watt



]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:07:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62196&title=fuge-lighting#62196 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : Who cares about a few measley...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62189&title=fuge-lighting#62189 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 21 2005 at 1:27am

Who cares about a few measley watts when we run watt hogging MH's!
So do I understand that you can probably fit three T5 HO's in the same space as two T12 VHO's and the 3 T5 HO's will actually produce more lumens?

And I just looked at the Fulham chart. T5 HO's are designated F39, F54 and F80. Which designation is the 48" size so I can figure how many can be run together on a WH7?
What is the lumen output of a 48" T5 HO? I believe a 48" T12 VHO is about 4000+ lumens and 48" NO fluorescents deliver 2-3000 lumens.]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2005 01:27:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62189&title=fuge-lighting#62189 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : Mark ... They produce more per...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62188&title=fuge-lighting#62188 Author: coreyk
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 21 2005 at 1:07am

Mark ... They produce more per watt. I think just under with bulb forbulb length, but you can fit more bulbs under your hood.  Plus, you don't replace them as often.]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2005 01:07:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62188&title=fuge-lighting#62188 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : Yeah, T5 HO&#039;s Corey, Do...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62185&title=fuge-lighting#62185 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 21 2005 at 12:55am

Yeah, T5 HO's
Corey, Do they really produce as many lumens as same length VHO's?]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:55:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62185&title=fuge-lighting#62185 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : sorry ... just to be clear. i...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62063&title=fuge-lighting#62063 Author: coreyk
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 20 2005 at 2:42pm

sorry ... just to be clear. i was talking about T5HO ... are they carried locally now? i usually get mine from reefgeek.com]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:42:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62063&title=fuge-lighting#62063 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : It&#039;s making more sense. Another...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62059&title=fuge-lighting#62059 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 20 2005 at 2:19pm

It's making more sense.

Another ballast for the PC's would be needed if you do it reverse daylight. I prefer PC's for refugium lighting because of high light, low heat and economy.

I believe Kris at Fish-4-U has some cheap T5's in fixtures that he wants to sell at cost. Tell him I told you about it.

MH's are too hot for an enclosed refugium. I have interest in two 250 MH's. Perhaps a trade of other lighting stuff and coral for the MH's?]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:19:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62059&title=fuge-lighting#62059 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : The fuge is a 20 gallon tank connected...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62053&title=fuge-lighting#62053 Author: Cody Pearce
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 20 2005 at 1:55pm

The fuge is a 20 gallon tank connected to my main 90 gallon display. Maybe I could do a RDP with the old MH? Where can I buy t5 bulbs? The old pcs are 55/65 watt. I know that the WH7 can connect up to two more bulbs. Sorry if this is confusing .]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:55:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=62053&title=fuge-lighting#62053 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : maybe hook up a 1 or 2 more 6500k...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=61926&title=fuge-lighting#61926 Author: coreyk
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 19 2005 at 5:04pm

maybe hook up a 1 or 2 more 6500k T5s.... ?]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:04:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=61926&title=fuge-lighting#61926 <![CDATA[Fuge Lighting : The more light the better for...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=61925&title=fuge-lighting#61925 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 6203
Posted: April 19 2005 at 4:41pm

The more light the better for a refugium to do it's job right. The MH would be great but gets too hot for the typical enclosed refugium. What size are the old PC's and what size is the refugium?

Are you asking if the WH7 should be connected to more lights?]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2005 16:41:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6203&PID=61925&title=fuge-lighting#61925