So out of curiosity why halides over say a newer LED?
It 's sort of confusing.
Did my own numbers crunching on electricity and LED vs halides really was only about $100/yr but based on watt parity and 9hrs and .12/kwh
To be honest w/ $1200 extra $'s per year and the above statements.. I'm baffled.
Now recommending to others is another story, sure it is a cheapish and plug and play (zero adjustments except bulb swaps for the most part) to recommend but in the long run???
For fun and someone who puts their livelihood in the game..
Beats me man. Maybe the AC has to run less? I’m drawing a lower KWH per month than before. Bill has been in the $90-110 range less than previously, and it is consistent. Tank actually runs warmer since I removed the evaporative cooling fans as well. Hangs out between 80-81 now and previously it was kept in the 78-79 range. Not a massive difference but more data of note.
Why recommend them? Because they’re an effective tool if you can manage the setbacks. I don’t bother trying to CONVINCE someone to use them. That’s a fools errand. You won’t see me pumping my fist making claims I cannot truly back up. But if someone has an interest in running a halide system and wants to try it, sure, I’ll give a thumbs up and tell them what I liked about my experience and what looks promising with various products of interest.
I also use somewhat middle of the road leds purchased at wholesale. Orphek or ecotech pendants are not anywhere close to in my budget.