The ReefBox Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Just a quick poll: To all the ATI and T5 users out there do you use the supplied splash guards or not? If so why and if not why. Thanks for your imput Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I always did when I had mine but had to clean it periodically. I think it also helps with condensation build up in the fixture along with splash. Besides that, hot bulbs and cold water don't mix well, I was always afraid the water hitting the bulb would cause the bulb to blow and rain glass in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 The splash guard is necessary for the active cooling to work properly and to keep any splashes off the reflectors, it'll destroy them in little to no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerk1985 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Im not using the splash guard on mine currently, and didnt use it on the one I had on my 90. I dont like having to clean them, and think the distort some of the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Im not using the splash guard on mine currently, and didnt use it on the one I had on my 90. I dont like having to clean them, and think the distort some of the light. Is it ATI fixture? Any ill effects that you can tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Im not using the splash guard on mine currently, and didnt use it on the one I had on my 90. I dont like having to clean them, and think the distort some of the light. The only thing you're accomplishing by not using the splash guard is shortening the life of your bulbs and lowering your par. Edited June 14, 2015 by Arsonmfg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 The only thing you're accomplishing by not using the splash guard is shortening the life of your bulbs and lowering your par. Good info I guys I appreciate the feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Just take a spray bottle, 50/50 vinegar/water, and spray a paper towel/microfiber and wipe the splash guard down every few days. Problem eliminated. It sucks as a part of maintenance, but it's just that, maintenance This was my plan and what i do now with some of my fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Just take a spray bottle, 50/50 vinegar/water, and spray a paper towel/microfiber and wipe the splash guard down every few days. Problem eliminated. It sucks as a part of maintenance, but it's just that, maintenance This was my plan and what i do now with some of my fixtures. Yeah that's what I do. Was just wondering what others did if anything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yeah I can't imagine not using it for all stated reasons. I just clean mine probably every few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthbound Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I think a lot of it depends on the height of the bulbs above the water. Anything under 6-8 inch and I would put them on above that and it's probably not as crucial. I run mine about 4" off the surface and with the amount I clean off the splash guards I would imagine it would ruin the bulbs pretty quick. Also the amount of surface agitation you have would play a big role in how much salt spray you are going to have hitting the lights. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I think a lot of it depends on the height of the bulbs above the water. Anything under 6-8 inch and I would put them on above that and it's probably not as crucial. I run mine about 4" off the surface and with the amount I clean off the splash guards I would imagine it would ruin the bulbs pretty quick. Also the amount of surface agitation you have would play a big role in how much salt spray you are going to have hitting the lights. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk All this talk about atis makes me want another t5 setup! On a sidenote years ago I posted different par levels for different heights of the light. Here's the link; http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/23936-official-club-par-meter-reporting-thread/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 C'mon Kim I dare ya. Actually I double dog dare ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 C'mon Kim I dare ya. Actually I double dog dare ya I may just do that Brian lol. The maxspect is a nice light don't get me wrong I just like the color and not having the disco effect. I could probably get away with a 4 bulb one for the 20. Wish I had kept the one I had lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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