T5 dual bulb replacement

[Rookums Reef]

Just got these 3 light, want to replace bulbs, 20" dual t5? Think they're old coalife fixtures?! Any help is appreciated!

 

[jbrady429]

Those are Power Compact fluorescent lights, and not T5 Lights. They plug into the fixture at one end with a four-contact connector. T5 bulbs are single and connect at both ends.

 

[Rookums Reef]

Those are Power Compact fluorescent lights, and not T5 Lights. They plug into the fixture at one end with a four-contact connector. T5 bulbs are single and connect at both ends.

Gotcha, any idea where to find proper replacements?

 

[jbrady429]

Gotcha, any idea where to find proper replacements?

There are a few places you can find them. Live Rock N Reef has them at https://www.liverocknreef.com/catalog/power-compact-bulbs-286-1.html You can also get them on eBay and at Catalina Aquarium at https://catalinaaquarium.com/product-category/power-compacts/

Just be sure to get the right length and the right style of connector. There are two types: one with all four pins in a row, and one with the four pins arranged in a square.

 

[Rookums Reef]

There are a few places you can find them. Live Rock N Reef has them at https://www.liverocknreef.com/catalog/power-compact-bulbs-286-1.html You can also get them on eBay and at Catalina Aquarium at https://catalinaaquarium.com/product-category/power-compacts/

Just be sure to get the right length and the right style of connector. There are two types: one with all four pins in a row, and one with the four pins arranged in a square.

Good to know, thank you! Couldn't pass them up for 20$! Need one for a 40b that's curing rock.

 

[jbrady429]

Good to know, thank you! Couldn't pass them up for 20$! Need one for a 40b that's curing rock.

No problem! Power Compacts are good lights too. They’re just not as available as they once were.

 

[Rookums Reef]

There are a few places you can find them. Live Rock N Reef has them at https://www.liverocknreef.com/catalog/power-compact-bulbs-286-1.html You can also get them on eBay and at Catalina Aquarium at https://catalinaaquarium.com/product-category/power-compacts/

Just be sure to get the right length and the right style of connector. There are two types: one with all four pins in a row, and one with the four pins arranged in a square.

How do I tell the wattage?

 

[jbrady429]

How do I tell the wattage?

The product pages in the links I posted earlier should tell you the wattage, length, and color of the bulbs. You might be able to read the wattage off of the old bulbs in your fixtures too. You could also measure the lengths of the old bulbs and match that with the new ones on the websites. There’s only one wattage per length.

 

[Rookums Reef]

The product pages in the links I posted earlier should tell you the wattage, length, and color of the bulbs. You might be able to read the wattage off of the old bulbs in your fixtures too. You could also measure the lengths of the old bulbs and match that with the new ones on the websites. There’s only one wattage per length.

They're 65w bulbs, 3 linear and 2 square pin. What a pain to remove! Used some zip ties to mount one for now. My clownfish is now swimming around like never before!

 

[jbrady429]

They're 65w bulbs, 3 linear and 2 square pin. What a pain to remove! Used some zip ties to mount one for now. My clownfish is now swimming around like never before!

Great! Good luck with the aquarium!

 

[Rookums Reef]

The clown I had in it for cycling has really found himself, so much room for activities! Grabbed some new bulbs from Hamilton, SPS brand was on sale?! We'll see what happens and thanks for the help!

 

[jbrady429]

The clown I had in it for cycling has really found himself, so much room for activities! Grabbed some new bulbs from Hamilton, SPS brand was on sale?! We'll see what happens and thanks for the help!

That’s great! Looks like you’re off to a great start! Glad to be of help.