Newb Lighting Help

Oldcabin · 09/17/2011, 10:22 AM

Hi All,
I'm a newbie setting up a 55 gallon reef for the first time.
I was gifted some older PC lighting (no idea of the age):
Sunpaq Retrofit Drivers 55/65 watt
Current-USA - 2 dual actinic 420/460 (model # 2036)
Current-USA - 2 dual daylight

Here's the rub....as I was moving them from the garage I dropped one of the dual actinics and it shattered - so I have a few questions.

Can I just replace the one light, or is best to replace both actinics at the same time?
Is there a better light that can be used with the drivers I have? I'm on a budget, so can't afford to replace drivers at this time.
What is the best place to buy? I've found a replacement online and they all seem to run around the $25 range.

Any advice is appreciated.
TIA.

Misled · 09/17/2011, 10:50 AM

If you have no idea of the age, just replace them all.

I use Hamilton for my fluorescents. You'll find them on the Sponsors link at the top of the page.

09/17/2011, 10:22 AM	#1
Oldcabin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	Newb Lighting Help Hi All, I'm a newbie setting up a 55 gallon reef for the first time. I was gifted some older PC lighting (no idea of the age): Sunpaq Retrofit Drivers 55/65 watt Current-USA - 2 dual actinic 420/460 (model # 2036) Current-USA - 2 dual daylight Here's the rub....as I was moving them from the garage I dropped one of the dual actinics and it shattered - so I have a few questions. Can I just replace the one light, or is best to replace both actinics at the same time? Is there a better light that can be used with the drivers I have? I'm on a budget, so can't afford to replace drivers at this time. What is the best place to buy? I've found a replacement online and they all seem to run around the $25 range. Any advice is appreciated. TIA.

09/17/2011, 10:50 AM	#2
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	If you have no idea of the age, just replace them all. I use Hamilton for my fluorescents. You'll find them on the Sponsors link at the top of the page. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

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