Chamel15022
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Okay just got my t5 HO from LYR in the mail today this is a dumb question how do you change the tubes it's like their locked in with metal clamps.
Need help!
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MelissaB
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On the T5 fixture I have, there are end caps on each bulb, and metal clips with silicone bands to hold the bulb in the fixture. I had to pull the end caps off, they didn't twist like the T8 fixtures I've had. I'd email Todd, or ask someone here that has that particular light, just to be safe.
Djturna4thakidz
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You can just pull the bulb out of the metal clips.
ding ding...
we have a winner.
Thank you!
LOL
On that particular fixture, the double bulb and quad ones...
the bulbs are held in with metal (S.S.) bulb clips.
And the socket ends are "push on" that just push onto the pins on the end of the flo. light bulb.
I chose them specifically because they are probably the easiest configuration and definitely the easiest to service if anything needs replacing.
So anyway,
to remove bulb... you carefully pull the bulb out of the two t5 metal clips that hold each bulb in place.(Caveat: they DO hold it securely, and that is not a bad thing... but it does take a bit of pull to pop them out. So I advise everyone to be careful.)
And then simply pull the end cap sockets straight off each end of the bulb.
To put bulb back in place when done, simply reverse the above procedure and snap the new bulb back in the stainless steel clips ...
and then remember to tuck the extra length of lead wires (That go to push on socket) back behind the metal reflector so they aren't all "dangle-y".
I am suppose to do a youtube video of that and 100 other things one of these days
.*Sigh* one of these years I am going to do a nice booklet too filled with "Tips & Tricks" to go with those nifty double bulb and quad fixtures --
but I have been so busy with the Jungle dawn® LED (and developing a Jungle dawn/Arcadia LED HO T5 UVB hybrid fixture (that will be way UlTrA CooL
)I just have not been able to find the time, and I apologize to all customers. But if you have any questions always feel free to call or e/m me.207.588.7210.
Cheers,
Thank you!
Todd
[email protected]
PS. here's pic showing underside of fixture showing the sturdy clips and push on / pull off end sockets. click on to enlarge. Thank you.
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HI!
I trust that you should be all set...
but if you still need anything,
please remember - you are always welcome to call me or e-mail me. (ph# on web-site.)
It's my job to make sure you have perfect lighting for you and your pet.
Thank you for your business.
Todd
ps. yes, those clips hold the bulbs in there pretty sturdy.... so it is not a dumb question.
But it is important though that they do, so there is no chance of breakage .. especially with a bulb coming loose and knocking about in shipment.
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