E5 Led T5's

[jason142]

Just ordered 3 48"blue pop E5's, we will see how they do. Previous thread was lost due to the site outage. Bulbs just came in yesterday but I had duty so couldn't install them. I will take before and after pics today when I install them.

[crabbysd]

Very cool. Curious how much punch these have.
In my businesses, the led t12's have pretty much taken over the industry.

[dirt-nasty-510]

tagging along

[Rudyg308]

Also tagging along.


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[CMD2213]

My last post deleted so back on the watching wagon

[jason142]

Well, I installed them today. I am not really sure how I feel about them yet but there is definitely a big change in the color of the tank. The E5 Blue Pop are a very deep blue vs the ATI Blue +, makes them look like a faded blue. You are not going to have the shimmer that everyone is accustomed to with LED's. I would not switch a whole fixture from T-5's to E-5's but these are good to supplement with your T-5's. With the estimated 8 year life expectancy and the 3 year warranty the $69.99 price it might be worth the switch. I will keep everyone posted on to how the coral respond to the lights. Here are the before and after pictures.
Before

After

[spidernano]

Here's a great post to follow with the break down and different test of the light

http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/37011...2#entry5262000

[Rudyg308]

Any new updates?


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[jason142]

So, its been about 3 since I changed them out. Right now I am running 4 E5 blue pop, 2 ATI Blue +, 1 ATI aquablue special, and 1 ATI purple plus. So far I can say that I am happy with them. Some of my sps browned out at first but it all came back. I would recommend these bulbs and with the 3 year warranty and the expected 8 year lifespan I don't think you would ever regret the purchase.

[jason142]

Its been over a year and can say that I have been nothing but happy with the purchase.