T-? lights

so i went to home depot yesterday, to get some t-5s or atleast price them. and when i got there all they had were t-8s and t-12s. is there a difference, or they just newer better models of the same type of light? cause if they will do the same thing, then t-8s were lookin good bein that they supposedly give more light and take less power to run.

they give more light then t-12's not t-5's. VV

The hardware stores will carry T5 bulbs and maybe 2 foot single under counter t5 lights Not actual T5 setups. The t5s gave more light then T8 or T12.The smaller the number the smaller the light tube but better output and even less heat.T-5s are still pretty costly. About $50 for a single tube light

I'm cheap, I just use the t8's for veg.

thats why i was wonderin, everyone said t-8s were more cost efficient. but if t-5s are the way to go, then thats the way to go.

If you already own the t-8's you can buy bulbs that will veg those plants just fine. Menards carries a few different brands. From $5 to $13 for four foot bulbs. I'm still using them until I can purchase the rest of the t-5's i need. If you don't already own them and if you are in it for the long haul, buy the t-5's. VV

Lowes now has the T5s in dual 4 footers.....special order item...29.95 each.T8 puts out slightly less light.. the dual 3 footer 30 watt bulbs I have are 2000 lumen each and I think the T5s are 2300 lumens each...I veg under (4) 2foot T5s and these things work great and half as cool as CFL.

When did you see those at lowes since the cheapest 4 foot T5s I can find anywhere in the world is $38 per single tube setup without bulbs.Most places a 4 tube t5 setup with 4 foot bulbs are $289-498.If they are T5 im gonna go tomarrow and ask but that the same price as T8 2 bulb setups

FilthyFletch....I saw early this week....they are redoing light section in the stores Ive been in....they are on a hanging wall display with other floro fixtures and have a special order red tag next to them....they have dual 4 foot and dual 2 footers. Walmart also sells 2 foot T5s for 10.00 each...made by lights of america.

There are two different T-5 lamps used in light fixtures, standard T-5's and T-5 HO (high output). The T-5 HO is what I am certain they are using in the grow fixtures puts out about 5000 lumens for a 4 foot lamp. The standard T-5 4 footer is about 3000 lumens.

Your lucky ez I went to 3 stores non carry any t5 fixtures just bulbs and the 12 inch undercounter ones all said they cant order them.

fletch I bought my 4'-8tube fixture for $340 including the bulbs. That is a 440watt fixture. VV

Try looking at sunblasters.com, they sell the T5 HO in 2' and 4' it comes with the light and the ballest and can be daisy chained together to reduce the amount of wires. They also come with all the mounting stuff you need. They work great

Actually the correct web site is www.sunblasterlighting.com, sorry dont go to the other one lol.

Or you could just do a google search (sunblaster t5 HO) they come in 2'3' and 4' foot tubes. 5/8 inch diameter and ballest included. These are about 29.00 usd each not bad they put out a lot of light!!!

FilthyFletch said:

Your lucky ez I went to 3 stores non carry any t5 fixtures just bulbs and the 12 inch undercounter ones all said they cant order them.

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They will be shortly they reset/redo areas in groups...keep watching...they havent got to your area yet....I went to another store about 25 miles from others and they didnt have on display yet either...

I will get the model/order number and post all special orders are shipped to store for pickup.

I mean I can get T5 setups can get 8 tube fixtures for $249 but Id have to order them online and wait and I hate waiting

It really dosnt take that long I think it only took me three days from order to recieve them.