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Old 10-02-2013, 04:41 PM
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Although, if I can figure out how to run a controllable blue LED strip down the center of my fixture, I will add that for dawn/dusk effect
It sounds like you're looking for one of these. Problem solved. Thank me later!
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I'm in wonder if Kien will share some popcorn
LEDs can't pop the popcorn!
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Old 10-02-2013, 04:52 PM
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That hybrid has a crazy price tag too
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That hybrid has a crazy price tag too
it does but anything ati i find a bit high in price
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MH/T5 combo all the way baby. I can't feature paying 5x as much for a fixture that is almost as good as MH.

Even if you have to buy a chiller you're still looking at a cheaper option than LED...
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Even if you have to buy a chiller you're still looking at a cheaper option than LED...
I still had to run my chiller even with LED, so no savings there
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Old 10-02-2013, 05:18 PM
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I've decided to continue with LEDs in my mp10 controllers as I can't find a small enough halide bulb to fit
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Old 10-02-2013, 05:20 PM
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I still had to run my chiller even with LED, so no savings there
That's probably 50% of the selling features for LED is that it runs so much cooler. If you have to buy a chiller anyway then what is the point?
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Old 10-02-2013, 05:21 PM
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That's probably 50% of the selling features for LED is that it runs so much cooler. If you have to buy a chiller anyway then what is the point?
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Old 10-02-2013, 05:28 PM
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I still had to run my chiller even with LED, so no savings there
This is what I observed over the summer as well. Not on my tank, obviously but lots of reports of people having to battle heat during this past summer, even with LEDs. It makes sense really. If your house is 30 degrees, well, your house is 30 degrees and LEDs aren't going to solve that problem.
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