life span for 24w T5 bulbs?

[JAG107]

How long are these good for? My bulbs are unchanged since April, and I think my colors have dulled a bit. Time to change em? I usually change my halides in the DT every 5-6 months, but this year was my first with T5s. :question:

 

[yote]

Usually 12 to 18 months with T-5s.
Its about time to change my bulbs to.They'll be a year old in March.

 

[Rcpilot]

Me too. Need to buy (6) T5 24w bulbs. :grumble:

 

[bjohanson1234]

I change my t5's every year.... easy christmas present you know:mrgreen:
However, the bulbs that come with most fixtures are a lower quality and might need to be replaced earlier

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

Me too. Need to buy (6) T5 24w bulbs. :grumble:

OUCH! :shock:

 

[JAG107]

I only have 2 of the original current brand bulbs (10k, actinic). I took out the other 2 and replaced them with Giesemann actinic plus and true actinic when I got the fixture.

 

[Rcpilot]

OUCH! :shock:

Thats not all. I need 65w PC bulbs and 13w PC bulbs. I'm looking at a $200 bill for new bulbs. :grumble:

 

[JAG107]

don't forget $20 for the case of beer to help put out that wallet pain RC ;)

 

[yote]

Shoot Rc.That aint that bad.:D
I gotta order 3 250 watt HQI 14K Phoenix bulbs and 8 39 watt T-5 bulbs:shock:
I'm glad its almost tax time:bounce: