AI Hydra 52HD - lifespan

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Hi all,

Does anyone know (or can point me towards) information about the useful life of this fitting? I have been running them about 5 years for 10 hours a day and curious to know how / if they degrade over time. Would be an easy excuse to upgrade to the new 64s :)
 
I have 9 52(nonhd) and 3 52hd.

They perform very well still, I've pulled most of them apart for cleaning and there is very little signs of degradation or corrosion. I think if you have taken care of them that they will last a long time. Par will be reduced as with any lighting source but I haven't seen a significant reduction. I'd keep rocking them unless you have a reason to replace them.
 

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    Votes: 8 23.5%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 14.7%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 14.7%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 29.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 26.5%
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    Votes: 5 14.7%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 8.8%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.9%
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