T5 Lights
Not many people use T5 lights in Malaysia because they are expensive and the replacement light tubes are hard to come by. You generally find them in the bigger aquarium shops. The aquaria hobbists pay big money to grow marine fishes and plants.
I paid about RM350 for a set of 4 lights 3 ft (actually slightly shorter) with reflector and all. China made.
Recently, I bought 2 replacement light tubes and they cost me RM28 each. In the shop I enquired that better Taiwan brands are selling RM400+.
At such prices I am sure are putting alot of people off.
Then to my surprise at a small electrical shop in Kuala Lumpur (Jalan H S Lee, opposite the Indian temple) I found they are selling T5 lights.
The 3 ft set up (light and fitting, NO reflector) is going for only RM21. They can be daisy chain. I think they are are used for light boxes. At this price, they are just slightly more expensive then your regular fluroscent lights.
In fact they are cheaper than the electronic start up fluroscent lights (ie without starter).
The 2ft set-up is selling for RM18.
So guys what are you waiting for.
Choong
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