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03/16/2016, 12:57 PM
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T8 ballast question
Even though this is a "general" lighting question, it does tend to lean more towards freshwater. However, the amount of knowledge, and quick responses of Reef Central are hard to pass up. sorry in advance.
Question - I have an extra T8 ballast that used an 18" 15w T8 bulb. Is it possible to use this same ballast for a larger T8 bulb? Say 48" 32w T8? Thanks in advance and sorry again if this doesn't 100% belong on the reef forums, but the advice here is unparalleled. |
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03/16/2016, 01:17 PM
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Go Spurs Go!!!
 
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The label on the ballast should tell you what it is capable of firing. Ballasts are pretty cheap, I would just go get a proper one.
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03/16/2016, 01:35 PM
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Ah, yep i see that now. Can only handle a 22w bulb. Welp, maybe i can find a ballast at lowes.
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03/20/2016, 10:06 PM
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any local electrical place should have t8 ballast that will work for you
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