Dimmable T5 question ???

gimmiks · 01/21/2013, 09:54 PM

I recently purchased an Geismann infinity light fixture . It included some dimable ballast for the T5's and the Ethernet cable to connect it to an apex light controller . I dont wanna go out of my way and spend $200 for the apex Jr. and another $100 for the vdm light dimmer . If i don't plug in the Ethernet cable to anything will my T5's run at 100%???

gimmiks · 01/23/2013, 01:14 AM

anyone ???

Ron Reefman · 01/23/2013, 04:57 AM

I've never heard of a dimmable t5 fluorescent. But rather than asking us, why don't you ask the manufacturer? They should be able to give you a simple answer.

medic155 · 01/23/2013, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

I've never heard of a dimmable t5 fluorescent. But rather than asking us, why don't you ask the manufacturer? They should be able to give you a simple answer.

ATI makes a dimmable SunPower fixture, but that is the only one I have heard about. To the OP, I'm not sure. Have you plugged it in and turned it on to see what happens?

gimmiks · 01/23/2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

I've never heard of a dimmable t5 fluorescent. But rather than asking us, why don't you ask the manufacturer? They should be able to give you a simple answer.

I tried emailing them and have had no answer. they are also located in Germany with no 800 number so im trying to stay away from calling and hoped someone on here can help me out .

gimmiks · 01/23/2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by medic155

ATI makes a dimmable SunPower fixture, but that is the only one I have heard about. To the OP, I'm not sure. Have you plugged it in and turned it on to see what happens?

i did plug them in and they turn on just wanted to make sure they are running at 100% .

medic155 · 01/23/2013, 08:52 PM

It would be my guess, and only a guess, that they would be at 100%. I don't see why a company would wire a light to come on at less than 100%, but then again I'm not a German light manufacturer

01/21/2013, 09:54 PM	#1
gimmiks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 57	Dimmable T5 question ??? I recently purchased an Geismann infinity light fixture . It included some dimable ballast for the T5's and the Ethernet cable to connect it to an apex light controller . I dont wanna go out of my way and spend $200 for the apex Jr. and another $100 for the vdm light dimmer . If i don't plug in the Ethernet cable to anything will my T5's run at 100%???

01/23/2013, 04:57 AM	#3
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I've never heard of a dimmable t5 fluorescent. But rather than asking us, why don't you ask the manufacturer? They should be able to give you a simple answer. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

01/23/2013, 01:14 AM	#2
gimmiks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 57	anyone ???

01/23/2013, 08:52 PM	#7
medic155 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 165	It would be my guess, and only a guess, that they would be at 100%. I don't see why a company would wire a light to come on at less than 100%, but then again I'm not a German light manufacturer