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*POLL* How long do you think a T5 tube will last?

What would be the life span of T5 tubes when run for 8 hrs a day?

  • 6 months

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 10 months

    Votes: 2 11.1%

  • 14 months

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 18 months

    Votes: 1 5.6%

  • 18+ months

    Votes: 15 83.3%
  • Total voters
    18
  • Poll closed .
Hi all,
Will heat have a detrimental effect on the life of the bulb? Very interested to see the potential life of these bulbs - much longer then I originally thought
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The T5's run a bit hotter than the T8's, I think Rasmusm is right and the rated life for T5's is at about 35oC. <http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/optimum-working-temperature-t5-tubes>.

Cold temperatures have quite a deleterious effect on lamp life, and they have special fitting for freezers.

cheers Darrel
 
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