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metal halide lighting

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by diablo30xp, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. Apr 16, 2011 #1
    diablo30xp

    diablo30xp Inactive User

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    [​IMG] Well i want to switch from 4 bulb t5 to 250 watt metal halide but i want to know will my electric bill be alot higher or just a litle. I want to run them 9 hours then off. Im also want to go with t5 actnic and 10,000 k. Can someone help me out with this thx.
     
  2. Apr 16, 2011 #2
    mthomp

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    I honestly dont think you will see much of an increase.
     
  3. Apr 16, 2011 #3
    diablo30xp

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    i forgot to mention i will need 2 of the 250 wat metal halide...I have a 75gal tank. Would it be a difference now with 2?
     
  4. Apr 16, 2011 #4
    mthomp

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    sure but I run 2 150watt mh and 4 t5 on my 90 and i honestly don't see a notable difference
     
  5. Apr 16, 2011 #5
    jtesdall

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    Armydog

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    pm sent
     
  7. Apr 16, 2011 #7
    tomAtk

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    i run 2 400s and dont notice much a difference
     
  8. Apr 22, 2011 #8
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    I just went upgraded my lighting from 4 t5s to a 2x250 halides and 4 t5 fixture and my electric bill jumped about 40 I'm guessing. But a plus my 300 watt heater doesn't have to work as hard. I also have a 75.
     
  9. Apr 22, 2011 #9
    JB Marion

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    Why not switch to LED instead? All of the benefits of Metal Halide and a lower electric bill. There's a bit more upfront costs involved, but they can pay for themselves rapidly when you take bulb costs into account...
     

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