PFO or CSL power compacts?

[christian]

i have csl 55 watt power compacts. i do not know how they compare but i will recommend them. if i ever upgrade to a higher wattage , i will stick to them. if it aint broke , why fix it. by the way , i havent saw anything in the lfs yet i couldnt keep with them accept clams and arcopora!

 

[pez]

It was my understanding that the PFO setup does have rubber connections. In any case, the CSL setup I got from PA was marginally more expensive than PFO. I would of gotten the PFO if they were in stock, but I am happy with the CSL.

-Tom

 

[Uhu]

I am considering buying a dual 96 watt retro compact light setup and am considering the PFO vs. Custom Sea Life. I have had good success w/ CSL, but am now considering PFO for the cheaper price. One difference I noticed, however, is that PFO does not supply rubber around their endcaps like CSL.

Hence, my questions:
has anyone had rust or corrosion problems with the terminals exposed in PFO setups?

how does PFO vs. CSL compare?

Thanks, for replying ASAP. I plan to order Wed, 9/20.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm very happy with my PFO.

Glenn

 

[NoFear29]

I have the PFO 2x96 PC setup. They do have the rubber endcaps, and I am very happy with my setup... Now. I wasn't to happy when I first got them, but the problem was fixed. Look at this thread.......
http://www.reefs.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=020830

 

[Uhu]

Thank you all for your input.

I decided to go w/ PFO from Marine Depot - 70 cents for shipping and no state tax (and I'm in CA) - cant beat that!

NoFear29: thanks for your thread on the bulbs breaking. how did you fix your problem? did you modify the clips like the diagram from Dgosho?

 

[NoFear29]

Yes,
I modified them just like that.

No problems since.

NoFear

 

[NoFear29]

Why can't I link to that thread that I posted a couple of messages up now?

Worked a couple of weeks ago?

 

[lionfish1]

PFO is the way to go, CSL is overpriced for what you getting.

 

[Uhu]

Update:

Just received the PFO dual 96 with the daylight upgraded to 10000K. The lights look great. am very pleased. No bulb breaking too, after taking a plier to the brackets to pull them apart and wrapping thin wire around each bracket end to hold the bulbs secure.
I highly recommend Marine Depot too. Honest service at great prices.

 

[henkelsfamily1]

Check out AH Supply. I have 2 96W retros that I have been very happy with.

Walter