T4 vs t5 temps

Queef

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Just like the title says does a t4 bulb run cooler than a t5 bulb given same length bulb. Ima be setting up a mini mother tent in my bloom room just wantd to keep temps down.
 

FR33MASON

Active Member
The 'T' designation on a fluorescent bulb is in reference to the shape of the bulb so 'tubular' in this case. The '5' or '4' designation is for the diameter of the bulb in 1/8" incriments so either 1/2" or 5/8" diameter. what you need to list are the watts. Generally, the higher the wattage, the higher the temps emmitted
 

silverserf

Well-Known Member
Can't have light without heat....therfore

more light = more heat

size matters not, do or do not, there is no try. (Yoda)

SilverSerf
 

Queef

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T4. 20.5" is 20watts
T5. 21" is 13watts
T8. 18" 15watts
Wanted to keep whole fixture under 24"With pin connectors. but i mean i can throw 2 t4 in place for 1 t8 bulb er pretty close. Just looking for input on what temps. be like
 
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