t5ho lighting costs

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oGipRotRe

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Can anyone tell me what a good price to pay for some t5 high output fixtures would be???

Everywhere I look, it seems the 48" 54 watt x 2 fixtures (108 watts total, 2x 4 foot bulbs) are like $90++ and the 2 bulb 28" & 36" that run at like 24w are $60ish... Am I just looking at the wrong places or do they not get any cheaper than this?

I was hoping to pay under $100 including shipping, and get a fixture with a pair of 5000 lumen bulbs (preferably rich in the 420-540nm spectrum) that I would replace with a warmer spectrum for flowering later on - but most of the stores that sell them online charge around $90++ and many don't ship to canada or have expensive shipping. I'm looking for as good a deal as I can find - anyone who's using a T5 setup please let me know how much you paid for it and where you got it.

thanks :bigjoint:
 
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oGipRotRe

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oGipRotRe

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well with shipping it's under $35 so I guess I should order it... I'm just a little surprised I couldn't find it anywhere near that cheap anywhere else - even though bulbs aren't included, $10 just seems a bit unbelievable.

Is there something different about all the T5HO setups being sold for $90-$400 elsewhere, besides the bulbs being included?
 
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oGipRotRe

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Tek Light T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Light 2ft 4 bulb 96W - $350
this looks like the SAME fixture to me, but with some cheap bulbs included... if the fixture was only worth $10-$15, wouldn't it be like $50-$80 TOPS including bulbs, not $350? wtf is the deal with all these super expensive T5 fixtures?


...for a comparison, have a look at these prices:
http://www.horticulturesource.com/product_info.php/products_id/2036
http://www.horticulturesource.com/product_info.php/products_id/2034
http://www.horticulturesource.com/product_info.php/products_id/2036
http://www.horticulturesource.com/product_info.php/cPath/21_38/products_id/3352
http://www.horticulturesource.com/product_info.php/cPath/21_38/products_id/3353
Is there something wrong here? Either the expensive ones are a major rip off or the cheap ones are listed at a fake price, at least one has to be some sort of a scam. This horticulturalsource website seems really sketchy... the prices just seem too good to be true at 70-95% cheaper than other retailers. I'm super tempted to place an order but no amazing pricing is worth it if it's money down the drain and no product is shipped
 
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oGipRotRe

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EKIMRI said:
That's just for the SHIELD (COVER)...:roll:
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Actually it says ballast included, along with a few other things... I'm aware the bulbs aren't included but 4 bulbs isn't going to run up the price several hundred dollars, they're fairly cheap.


  • Aluminum body is lightweight, heavy duty and rust proof.
  • Accommodates ultra efficient, high output T5 lamps (sold separately).
  • 95% reflective German aluminum reflectors increase output by over 300%.
  • Durable black powder coated finish.
  • Major brand electronic ballasts.
  • 4, 6, & 8 lamp configurations.
  • Sleek profile only 2.5 inches high.
  • 2 power switches and cords for better lighting control — allows independent use of timers.
  • Cool operation and NO noise.
  • Convection vents allows maximum air flow.
  • Two 8 foot power cords - 120 volt.
  • Optional protective acrylic lens”s are available.
  • Compatible with both of our cable hanging kits (sold separately).
  • Patent Pending.
  • 1 Year Warranty.
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