Tool for testing lights

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  1. Mikro402

    Mikro402 Astrea Snail

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    Would this be a useful meter for the purpose of just determining when its's time to replace bulbs in a T5 HO fixture?

    Amazon.com: Mastech MS6610 3-RANGE Luxmeter: Electronics

    I'm not really interested in par and things like that, just determining if the bulb is good.

    Thanks,

    Mikro
     
    Mikro402, Feb 2, 2011
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Mikro402

    It would/ should tell you if there was a loss of output from the lamp
    but might not tell you if there was a shift in colour spectrum

    its a good idea though
    so Ill bump this for anyone elses input
     
    steve wright, Feb 2, 2011
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  3. inwall75

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    inwall75, Feb 3, 2011
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