How often are you replacing your T5 bulbs?

0'dweeds

Member

• Jul 18, 2012

• #1

Was wondering about this recently... been using the same ones for a while now.

*edit, and sorry for not using the search feature as I am sure this topic has been discussed many times.

 

Hammerhead

Disabled Farmer

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• Jul 18, 2012

• #2

not very often. I only use them to veg so I just wait until they die..

 

habeeb

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• Jul 18, 2012

• #3

^ exactly.

you shouldn't be, reduce your impact on the planet. cycle the "old" bulbs to veg, clone, or mom duty.

 

T

turtle farmer

• Jul 18, 2012

• #4

 

PetFlora

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• Jul 18, 2012

• #5

A light meter would be a wise investment

 

Blaz3

Member

• Jul 18, 2012

• #6

Well fluorescents dont really lose lumen output over their life...I'd say maybe once a year?....or until they die...

 

M

moodster

• Jul 18, 2012

• #7

i replace mine when they blow

 

0'dweeds

Member

• Jul 18, 2012

• #8

Thanks guys, that's what I was thinking. I've been using the same bulbs for clone/veg for the past 3-4 years now... Just making sure there isn't that big of a difference.

 

J

jessicalennita

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• Jul 19, 2012

• #9

It does not matters to change then often frequently but it depends upon your growth. Some lights may lasts for long time and some cannot. So it would be better to change once in a year or you can wait till they die.