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Cost Comparison at Day 71Quantum says with 1000 units purchased their price goes to $525. Assuming those numbers we get the following:
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |
| Halide 1,000 watt lamp setup (64 sq. ft.) | $275 | $275 | $275 |
| Halide 1,000 watt lamp | $80 | $400 | $800 |
| Monthly electricity - 16 hours @ $.09 per kwh | $525 | $2,628 | $5,256 |
| Totals | $880 | $3,303 | $6,331 |
| Snaplite lamp system (64 sq ft.) | $3,675 | $3,675 | $3,675 |
| Monthly Electricity - 16 hours @ $.09 per kwh | $302 | $1,512 | $3,024 |
| Mylar | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Totals | $4,002 | $5,212 | $6,724 |
Over a 10 year period, the snaplite from Quantum is approximately the same cost as using the halide system. If you found yourself in a scenario where light replacements & electricity were not readily available, obviously the Quantum system would be more reliable.
John
