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Stalwart · 07-04-2006, 10:36 AM

Well if you do the math it is not really a bad deal.

if you run your lights 12hrs a day 365days a year these LED will last more than 11years

If I run my T5's that long i would spend:
$500 fixture
$3500 bulb replacement (8 bulbs every 6 months $20@ for 11 years.)
that doesnt include ballasts and fans and anything else that might wear out or electrical savings, lack of chiller, fans, timers.

Not to mention the built in ability to control the lighting spectrum much more realistically.

I think I am sold even at this price

That does not mean that I would not rather pay less though. (Hint Hint)

07-04-2006, 10:36 AM	#37 (permalink)
Stalwart Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middle River, Maryland Posts: 274 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LED lighting Well if you do the math it is not really a bad deal. if you run your lights 12hrs a day 365days a year these LED will last more than 11years If I run my T5's that long i would spend: $500 fixture $3500 bulb replacement (8 bulbs every 6 months $20@ for 11 years.) that doesnt include ballasts and fans and anything else that might wear out or electrical savings, lack of chiller, fans, timers. Not to mention the built in ability to control the lighting spectrum much more realistically. I think I am sold even at this price That does not mean that I would not rather pay less though. (Hint Hint) __________________ Mark Reef Newbie I would list my stuff if I knew what it was. I have a box full of water a yellow thing a blue thing oh, and this black box thing that goes whirllllll, blurble,blurble.