Review on AquaZ Spider Parabolic Reflector

[jc85]

I have been using T5 for around a year and have always been happy with its efficiency. As a result, have been always trying to improve the fixture. One of the key components in the fixture that can be changed easily will be the reflector.

In scientific explanation, a reflector is “Something having a polished surface for reflecting light or heat, as a mirror, a speculum.”

I was given an opportunity to test out the new AquaZ Spider Parabolic Reflector. Ever since I have tried using AquaZ T5 HO lights, have been eager to try out more quality products from AquaZ.

I will be setting this AquaZ Spider Parabolic Reflectors on a ATI Retrofit 3FT T5 fixture. The original ATI reflector (more than a year old) comes with concentric cylinder reflector.

The AquaZ Spider Parabolic Reflector comes in a protective sheet to prevent the reflective surface from scratches while setting up.

[jc85]

The reflector uses two stainless clips to hold on T5 tubes. All I have to do is jsut to screw botht he clips to the reflector. Anyone should be able to do this without much problem.

[jc85]

Below pictures clearly shows why it is called a "Spider parabolic" reflector. Take note of the number of angles on a single reflector.

[YzF]

Humm.. What's the demension and price of the reflector?

[jc85]

The lenght of mine is 3Ft but I'm sure they come in varius length also, i.e 2ft, 3ft, 4ft, 5ft? To confirm will suggest you contact AquaZ (woonming) direct.

The width of the reflector is 2" wide. Thus it fits into aa retrofit fixture prefectly.

For pricing, AquaZ will be able to advise you.

[jc85]

The reflectors with the "protective sheet" remove. Take note of the "mirror" reflection.

[jc85]

The reflector with AquaZ T5 blue pro!

[jc85]

Conclusion

Nicely done reflector that have finally give T5 user an option to haev spider. Time for upgrade for serious T5 users!

JC

[lightningstrike]

nice. will definitely look him up to get the reflectors in Dec.

[dr evil]

nicely done.....i also ever thought of making the "w" shape but u gonna have problem to mount or stablise the screws to the reflectors.

even if u can secure it, the clips will not be straight.....so will the tubes

my 2cent worth...i maybe wrong.

btw, what finish is the mirror reflectors...........

[jc85]

nicely done.....i also ever thought of making the "w" shape but u gonna have problem to mount or stablise the screws to the reflectors.

even if u can secure it, the clips will not be straight.....so will the tubes

Not a problem. I was able to keep the clip straight by tightening the screw.

btw, what finish is the mirror reflectors...........

Not too sure. Look very reflective for sure. Maybe Woonming can advise?

[dr evil]

Not a problem. I was able to keep the clip straight by tightening the screw.

i maybe be wrong......but thinking of holding a flat clip on a pointed object?

[blueheaven]

but is the BluePro white in colour?

[jc85]

Its 20K. Its not blue definitely.

[FuEl]

Just got my reflectors today. Must say I am very pleased with the finishing and the mounting screws, nuts and clips.

Since jc85 has already taken a close up on the individual parts, I shall skip this as I have already kept the reflectors & it's quite late. Ok..here goes...

How my lights looked like in the past. Used them for sps without the proper reflectors. Just used a single aluminium sheet. This is how they used to look.

[FuEl]

Freshly 'peeled' Aquaz spider parabolic reflectors on the ground.

[FuEl]

Side view of the reflector. Ignore the hello kitty..It's just something to sit on.

[FuEl]

After adding the reflectors onto my old fixture (going to redo it with the help of dr evil), here is how it looks. The middle bulb has no reflector on it. Both the other 2 tubes have the reflectors. Notice the difference.

[FuEl]

What you guys have been waiting for! *drum rolls*.......Let there be light! All 3 tubes fixed with spider parabolic reflectors. Note that the ATI bulbs are already 1 yr old running about 10 hours per day for the past year. Very satisfied with the results...only thing is that after taking all the photos I felt a little blind.

[danano]

I saw a sample today, very professionally made.

Fuel, are those 4ft T5s in the pics?

[FuEl]

Yes..those are 4ft T5s. Should be brighter. As I notice T5s tend to brighten up slowly once they are switched on. Took the pics immediately after the lights came on.

[Zero Oxygen]

Hihi, thinking of upgrading my reflector too.

can share where you find this aquaz reflector....price range.....

[boxfish]

anyone know the price of these reflectors?

can PM me the prices for the 2ft and 3ft?

[chselee]

Hihi, thinking of upgrading my reflector too.

can share where you find this aquaz reflector....price range.....

Wanna to know where to get it too.

Called a few of the Aquaz dealer listed.

Clementi, Ghim Mo. don't even have aquaz product with them.

Please advice where to get from the west zone.

[Ekia]

Wanna to know where to get it too.

Called a few of the Aquaz dealer listed.

Clementi, Ghim Mo. don't even have aquaz product with them.

Please advice where to get from the west zone.

please wait a while.. will be here next week