The new T5 like LED: Euroquatics E5

[lsu_fishfan]

Just came across this new product that has recently been introduced at Reef-A-Palooza. It's a led lamp that has a similar shape to a T5 lamp, and is compatible with T5 fixtures. The E5 is supposedly just as powerful as T5 lamps without the heat associated. The light also claims a 45% reduction in energy compared to T5s. To top it off, Euroquatics claims the lights have an 8 year life span.

Marine Depot has an exclusive sell of these lights which are retailing at $69.99 for a 4' bulb. They also have a 2', 3', and 5' lamp retailing at $49.99, $59.99, and $79.99 respectively. There are 5 colors currently availible including; warm daylight(6K), daylight(10K), cool daylight(15K), blue pop(450-460nm), and a marine pink color.

What do you guys think about this light? Would you consider trying them out? At $70/bulb and claims of lasting 8 years, this would definitely be more cost efficient than T5s.

Here are some links so you can get more info
http://reefbuilders.com/2015/10/13/hands-euroquatics-e5-led-tube-replacement-t5ho-fixtures/">http://reefbuilders.com/2015/10/13/hands-euroquatics-e5-led-tube-replacement-t5ho-fixtures/</a>
[IMG]http://blog.marinedepot.com/2015/10/euroquatics-e5-lamps-to-replace-old-t5ho-florescent-bulbs.html">http://blog.marinedepot.com/2015/10/euroquatics-e5-lamps-to-replace-old-t5ho-florescent-bulbs.html</a>

 

[genesis]

Pretty cool. Wonder how many people would give them a shot

 

[myreefclub0070]

I have these under my tank in the stand and over my sump, no heat, very bright light, been working well for my macro's so far, been running about 6-7 months so far.

 

[lsu_fishfan]

MYREEFCLUB0070;1064169 wrote: I have these under my tank in the stand and over my sump, no heat, very bright light, been working well for my macro's so far, been running about 6-7 months so far.

Really?
I thought these on,y hit the market in the past few months.

 

[myreefclub0070]

they have been out for awhile in a different market just like everything else, the fish trade just adapted it and market the technology.

 

[axio]

"T5 LEDs" have been out for at least a 2-3 years now. If not more like 4+ years. Just do a google search on T5 LEDs and you will get hundreds of hits.

I know some of the early ones to come out people have said aren't worth it at all... while they are saving on bulb replacements and a little bit on the power bill they just weren't producing the color and spectrum to really compare them to a traditional T5 bulbs.

Recently though it seems there are a handful of companies such as Euroaquatics that have put some real time and effort into making these actual worth while replacements. I still think it's going to be hard to directly compare any LED to a Fluorescent Bulb. Not saying that these Euroaquatic E5s aren't good replacements... they are just always going to produce a different light in the end. Claims of them lasting 8 years sounds about right considering quality LED nodes last 10+ years.

Also consider if your doing lets say a 4 Bulb unit... that is $70x4 = $280. That is a decent ways towards just buying an LED fixture that arguably would be stronger and packed with a lot more features then an old T5 fixture.

Either way I would definitely be interested in seeing some initial feed back on these. And possible some direct comparison pictures between these and traditional T5 Bulbs.

Jakub

 

[myreefclub0070]

cd's and dvd's were around for years used by the government before it was made available to the public.

 

[myreefclub0070]

I haven't had any over the DT or the frag tank but like I said I have 2 different color spectrum over the fuge and have had good growth.

 

[lsu_fishfan]

aXio;1064172 wrote: "T5 LEDs" have been out for at least a 2-3 years now. If not more like 4+ years. Just do a google search on T5 LEDs and you will get hundreds of hits.

I know some of the early ones to come out people have said aren't worth it at all... while they are saving on bulb replacements and a little bit on the power bill they just weren't producing the color and spectrum to really compare them to a traditional T5 bulbs.

Recently though it seems there are a handful of companies such as Euroaquatics that have put some real time and effort into making these actual worth while replacements. I still think it's going to be hard to directly compare any LED to a Fluorescent Bulb. Not saying that these Euroaquatic E5s aren't good replacements... they are just always going to produce a different light in the end. Claims of them lasting 8 years sounds about right considering quality LED nodes last 10+ years.

Also consider if your doing lets say a 4 Bulb unit... that is $70x4 = $280. That is a decent ways towards just buying an LED fixture that arguably would be stronger and packed with a lot more features then an old T5 fixture.

Either way I would definitely be interested in seeing some initial feed back on these. And possible some direct comparison pictures between these and traditional T5 Bulbs.

Jakub

I agree that it's almost enought to go ahead and buy a led fixture. But, for someone with a t5 fixture setup or laying around, it could be a cool upgrade.