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11/24/2009, 11:28 AM
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Awesome Dude
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Oro Valley, Az, usa
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Question for the electricians
If i am buying the everyday run of the mill T12's or T8's fom petco or petsmart, is there any reason that they can not be placed is a fixture from homedepot and still work?
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11/24/2009, 12:35 PM
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Genius
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: The Island of Misfit Toys
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So long as the wattage of the bulbs matches what the fixture calls for, you will be good to go.
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11/24/2009, 12:41 PM
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Codename: Dutchess
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: the danger zone
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If its going over water make sure you have waterproof endcaps. Other than that no problems as long as they match what the home depot ballast is rated for.
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11/24/2009, 04:46 PM
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Registered Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Westminster, CO
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FYI you can overdrive hd shop lights to get some intense light out of a cheap bulb. I did it to my garage and everybody comments about how bright it is in there
 . Realistically it is about 50% brighter.Makes my car feel special to have its own over driven lights.
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