t5s

[clintau]

I have a "black" ballast...I am running VHO's and want to upgrades to t5s.

The ballast stickers are all gone and the only thing that I know is that it will run 4-48" VHO's. I am only running 36's as my tank will not take 48's.

If I get new end caps will my current ballast run the t5's. Does anyone know? i know it is hard so say with out a brand....

Should I just get a ballast that will run 2 t-5s to supplement my current bulbs? Any thoughts?

clint

 

[RUGDOG]

I have never used a lot of fluorescent lighting so i dont know the answer. Of course adding a ballast and t-5 supplement will work. Just thought I would reply to keep you up top and maybe someone will come along that can help you.
Terry

 

[The0wn4g3]

As T5 and T12 are run by essentially the same method, yes it should burn T5's, also. Although, I wouldn't recommend it. I'd recommend a Fulham Workhorse 7. It's no IceCap, but at less than $50 they are great ballasts.

http://www.prolighting.com/wo7elba12loc.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fulham-Workhors...QQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item330147248928

Operates:
# 4 X 39W T5HO Linear
# 3 or 4 X 54W T5HO Linear
# 2 X 80W T5HO Linear
# 1 X T12VHO: F48/F60/F72/F96

I'm 95% sure exactly what type of ballast you have. I believe it's an old Current, we used a few at the LFS I used to work at. Kind of a rectangle shape with rounded edges? Really heavy? About 1.5' by 5" ?

 

[clintau]

That's the ballast...I have had it quite awhile.

Thanks for the info (and for keeping me on top) !

Do you still live in Auburn?

 

[The0wn4g3]

Yep, I'll be in Auburn for another 3 years haha. Gotta get that degree!

 

[KingRicky]

If you are going to get T5's, I highly recommend Hello Lights. Great customer service and fast shipping. I purchased the Retro Fit Kits, I found them to be an incredible deal.IMHO.

 

[KniLLifer]

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