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11/10/2009, 05:35 PM
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now is the time
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: chattanooga tn
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T5 fixtures at lowes
I'm putting together a algae scrubber & was going to use 24" T5 fixtures from lowes for my lights. When I went to get them I noticed they said 14w bulbs not included. Our aquarium
24" bulbs are 24w right. So is this a problem, or can I use there fixtures with our bulbs? |
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11/10/2009, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 325
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Nope, those are the NO (normal output) and ours are HO (high output), they should fit and light up but will not be correctly burned and might result in a need to be changed faster. Hope that helps.
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11/10/2009, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Portland, OR
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it will be a problem 1st off you will need a new ballast for 24W bulbs as well as the reflectors on that light i am sure are not as good as the reflectors on an reef aquarium fixture. It will be cheaper to just buy a quality fixture the first time.
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11/10/2009, 07:05 PM
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now is the time
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: chattanooga tn
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OK thanks, thats what I thought just hoping to save some $
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