[Amazonfish]

I just got my new coralife fixture today--t's a 4-foot 2x28 watts. This one gets really hot to the touch; much more than the other two coralife fixtures I have. Is this normal? The coralife lights don't have fans, so I'm just a little worried about the heat. I'd like to know for sure so I can decide whether it's necessary to exchange it or return it.

 

[markstanfill88]

I wouldnt worry about it. But if you are, just return it and get another. If its the same then there is your answer.

 

[oldpunk78]

i don't think those t5no fixtures are supposed to put off that much heat. mine barely gets warm. if you think the heat is excessive, i would recommend exchanging it for another.

 

[Amazonfish]

it seems like one person said that it's normal, and one person said that it's not. Can anyone else please chime in on this?

 

[badmatt]

They do get a little warm from what I feel but nothing to be worried about in my opinion but hey its your call if it bug's you that much theres nothing wrong with returning it and getting another... no harm no foul..


Matt

 

[nismo tetra]

i would say contact coral life and ask them? I mean some light fixtures get hot, some don't. I have a 2x9 watt 6" bulb coral life light for small tanks and that thing gets super hot. But my new nova extreme 2x24 t5 fixture stays cool with no fans. Could just be a design thing.

 

[platinumpete]

My 24 in coralife lighting stays pretty cool, especially in the fall/winter. Maybe smaller models can affect the heat output.