96w x2 PC ballast ????

[sirrealism]

Hey guys. So I have this old stand alone 96w x2 coralife ballast. I was thinking about throwing it out but then I thought is there anyway to use in on T5s? I know PCs are out dated. Then again when I started in this hobby 20 years ago I grew corals under them quite well.
I was thinking about getting rid of the LEDs on my 40b. Couple 96w PCs with a good reflector would grow most anything I want.
Any suggestions about this unit. Anyone want it?

 

[bigzman]

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I had great success with 2 jbj cfl 96 x 2 over a 65 gallon. I think the challenge would be finding the bulbs. Why not use both led and cfl or t5? I am sure they will light t5 but from what I have read t5 life colors and life span can be greatly improved by using HEP type ballest.

 

[bigzman]

Deep dive discussion on ballast that lead me to using H.E.P vs the 3 icacap 660 I already had.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2479002

My lighting:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2546565&page=7

 

[sirrealism]

Thanks guys. Bigzman that link explained what I needed.

 

[bigzman]

Anytime. It was super helpful as well for me.