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Posted	T5 or T8
23-05-2007 08:29 by mwilde	Hi As a follow on to my previous topic about lights i have found some talk about T5 or T8 apparenlty T8 comes with the Juwel's. What does T5 and T8 mean - i have google'd and cant find the answer so any help would be appreciated.
23-05-2007 08:49 by PaddyD	Basically T8's are the old inch diameter tubes that have been around for ages - T5 Tubes are much more recent in the hobby and are thinner and have a higher output in wattage. 1 T8 Tube is roughly equivilent to 1.5 T5 tubes Here is a comparison: T5 22" 24 w 34" 39 w 46" 54 w 60" 80 w T8 15" 15 w 18" 15 w 24" 20 w 30" 25 w 36" 30 w 42" 40 w 48" 40 w
23-05-2007 09:07 by mwilde	So if i wanted to increase my watts per gallon and quick easier way would be to go to T5 tubes?
23-05-2007 09:08 by mwilde	I take it a need a new light unit then - can you get convertors or anything?
23-05-2007 09:57 by Linda Chenapa	Yes you can, I'll try and find a link for you
23-05-2007 10:00 by Linda Chenapa	http://www.saveiteasy.co.uk/energy-efficient-lighting.htm
23-05-2007 10:00 by PaddyD	You can get Arcadia I bars - this will replace the juwel T8 starter unit. This would be the easiest way. Or you can buy the individual starter units - but you may need to change your hood somehow.
23-05-2007 10:02 by Linda Chenapa	http://www.marine-lighting.co.uk/
24-05-2007 23:07 by mwilde	Thank you all. The Arcadia I bar seems perfect but i might look into these convertors first as it would be a cheaper option - just not too sure about the waterproofness (is that a word:-))

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