BioTek Marine B5HO Gen 2 Lamps

[AquariumSpecialty]

We are beginning to test the Gen 2 BioTek Marine B5HO lamps. Here's a sneak peak...

 

[Addicted2ACRO's]

Awesome...I have a couple of the Gen 1 model. I wanted to order more but noticed they were sold out... I was wondering when the Gen 2 would be available

 

[AquariumSpecialty]

We still have a bunch of Gen 1 lamps in stock. We sell them on a case by case basis since some people are having some bulb compatibility issues. If you would like to get some now then please give us a call. I'll give you a nice discount on the Gen 1 lamps.

 

[Addicted2ACRO's]

Ok...when would the release date be for the Gen 2?

 

[AquariumSpecialty]

They have to be tested on several different ballasts brands for a couple of months. We are running 22 x Gen 1 lamps in our shop and farm and they are doing great but some people had issues.

 

[italquam]

These look very nice, will you also be selling fixtures for them??

Any idea when we can expect to buy some??

 

[AquariumSpecialty]

We have Beta Gen 2 models in stock. Give us a call if you would like to try one out. We have a limited supply. Beta testers will pay for the lamp but if they want to return it after the test they will be refunded in full minus the shipping cost.

 

[italquam]

Quick question , do you have just the lamps or also beta fixtures or retrofit kits?

 

[AquariumSpecialty]

We carry T5 fixtures and retrofit kits like this...

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/lighting/t5-fixtures.html

and this...

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/category/view/id/2913

By the way, our new Aquatic Life Hybrid fixtures will be arriving by the middle of next week. Supplies are limited!

 

[Doclight]

so basically this is an led bulb with t-5 fittings? where can I read up on this?

 

[Doclight]

found it.. I have a question.. Can you run these with t-5 bulbs? Like use 4 of these with 4 T-5s to make a led/t5 hybrid?

 

[AquariumSpecialty]

These are our Gen 1 bulbs (see the link). They work great on many ballasts but there have been some compatibility issues with some ballasts. I'm running close to 30 of them in our shop (for 1 1/2 years).

We have a large inventory of Gen 1 lamps in stock at reduced prices. We are asking customers to call in orders so we can make sure that they are going to work with the ballasts.

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/lighting/led-lighting.html?manufacturer=7101

* We are using our on LET retro kits, ATI fixtures and Howard Industries ballasts that I bought from a local electrical supply house. We also have several customers using these on Red Sea Max aquariums with T5 fixtures.

Eventually we will release the Gen 2 lamps so we are discounting all Gen 1 lamps by 40% (while supplies last). AGAIN - Please call us before ordering. Either way, we will be calling and/or emailing all customers prior to shipments going out if they place orders through the website.

 

[AquariumSpecialty]

found it.. I have a question.. Can you run these with t-5 bulbs? Like use 4 of these with 4 T-5s to make a led/t5 hybrid?

Yes, it's possible but see post #12.

 

[Doclight]

I realize this isn't the new ones yet... I'm still building so looking to the future