Does anyone use this ballast?

[addonnis242]

I'm thinking of switching to T5's for my next build a 215 Oceanic Ultimate 72 x 24 x 24. I don't think I will need to overdrive them since I only plan to keep SPS in the upper half of the tank. I found this ballast: Fulham Workhorse 7 and it states that it will run 4 39watt T5's. It seems that this ballast would be perfect since I could then run the 16 bulb retro I want to try with only 4 ballasts. So my question is are these ballasts any good? If you are using them have you experienced any issues and if not what other ballasts that will run 4 39watt T5's that are good without overdriving?

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

 

[125G Reefer]

WorkHorse Ballasts are one of the best in the business.

 

[jeeper_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14802517#post14802517 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 125G Reefer
WorkHorse Ballasts are one of the best in the business.

+1, I've been running 4 65-55w PC's on one for years with no trouble at all, I've also bought a small one to rewire my 29 Biocube that the 2 external ballast died on :thumbsup:

 

[ksc]

I heard the workhorse is not a good ballast to run t-5's. I.m using one and it works but I've read that the Advance, Triad, and Sylvania are much better. More par and longer bulb life.

 

[jeeper_reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14804503#post14804503 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ksc
I heard the workhorse is not a good ballast to run t-5's. I.m using one and it works but I've read that the Advance, Triad, and Sylvania are much better. More par and longer bulb life.

That was a future project with a workhorse(got a great deal on a Hamilton retro, So was thinking of building one for the frag tank & ditching the MH's), how long has yours been going, & any bulb changes? I'd rather not have to build & rebuild if that's the case with T5's & Workhorse's