Using PC ballast to power T5's

[93blackgt5.0]

Hello everyone. I am using a Current USA 2x150 hqi and a 2x130 PC setup now. I am wanting to upgrade on some of the lights. I was think my current PC ballasts could run T5's. The ballast is a Sunpak 1777 ballast and is rated for 130 watts. Could I use one of the ballast to run 2, 54 watt T5's? I know the wattage seems close but dont know if it will work. I also had plans to do a 250 watt HQI retrofit and enlarge the openings a bit on my current fixture and replace the ballasts so I could run 250 HQI's with 2 T5 Actinics. Does this sound do-able? If so what is the best 03 Actinic bulb for the T5. I was going to run 10K 250's and need the added blue.

Eric

 

[pjf]

Go to www.fulham.com
Select "T5 Linear HO," "2xF54 HO" and "120."
Select "Find" and "Display Diagram."
You will find wiring diagrams for your two T5HO lamps and a "Workhorse 5" ballast.

From the toolbar, select "Ballasts," "WorkHorse Fluorescent In-Fixture," "WorkHorse 5 (120v)."

You will find that the WorkHorse 5 ballast is rated for 128-watts and is similar to your PC 130-watt ballast. The challenge is to match the wires on your ballast with the wires in the diagram.