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sleepydoc
02/06/2016, 10:53 AM
Saw this blog entry (http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/euroquatics-e5-fluorescent-lamps-now-available-in-the-usa) yesterday. Looks interesting. The bulbs are $70 each for the 4' size and come in 4 different spectra. It would be a significant initial outlay, but if the life expectancy and output are as advertised it would be an easy way to convert a T5 fixture to LED and save money on bulb replacement as well.

Curious if anyone has any experience with them or seen any testing regarding effective PAR levels, etc?

Fredfish
02/06/2016, 09:33 PM
There is someone on another site doing a tear down and measurements on one of these, so we should have some good info on these soon.

FYI they are white phosphor only leds.

scrapz
02/07/2016, 06:18 AM
There is someone on another site doing a tear down and measurements on one of these, so we should have some good info on these soon.

FYI they are white phosphor only leds.

Is there a thread available for this? If so can you please link it. TIA

Manfredo
02/07/2016, 08:51 AM
Is there a thread available for this? If so can you please link it. TIA

Try this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2555139

FYI - I have the Blue Pop and so far, I like them