How is using T5 compact fluorescent lighting?
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I had T5s, since replaced with LED Lighting. Simply put you can get very good light from T5s. I used a mix of 10000K bulbs and actinic bulbs in a 1 to 1 ratio.
That being said, the only big advantage you get out of T5 verses LED is lower initial purchase price. Once you figure the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) over 5 years, the LEDs beat the T5s hands down. You will have no bulb replacement costs, lower power consumption, and much better control with LEDs.
As you can see, I liked them for awhile, but they were replaced with something I consider much better.
Perhaps the questions should be is why don't you like LED lighting.
That being said, the only big advantage you get out of T5 verses LED is lower initial purchase price. Once you figure the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) over 5 years, the LEDs beat the T5s hands down. You will have no bulb replacement costs, lower power consumption, and much better control with LEDs.
As you can see, I liked them for awhile, but they were replaced with something I consider much better.
Perhaps the questions should be is why don't you like LED lighting.
cracker
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Well I guess everybody around here are using led,s ! My used Steve's led fixture that was working just fine died so I hung a couple of 165 black box lights until I could figure out & buy something. Never used T5's & have heard good things them. Should have the fixture Wednesday/Thursday this week. So we shall see !
mr_tap_water
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I think the only beneficial thing with T5s is that you get a more even spread of light which also helps with shadowing. and Cheaper to replace then LEDs if something goes wrong.
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