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04/17/2011, 05:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
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Replacing T5 ballast question.
Looking for reliable and easy to wire for my 4x54 watt fixture. I see on BRS that they have the Fulham workhorse line. They are not too expensive and claim to be easy to install. Would these be a good choice?
Thanks, Mark |
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04/17/2011, 12:09 PM
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Raise The Reef!
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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Get some spec T5 ballasts. They are all pretty easy to wire up and install. I would contact Reefgeek or Premium Aquatics. Workhorse ballasts are not made for T5 bulbs. Someone just figured out they would fire the bulbs because they are fluorescent technology. With a workhorse ballast you will immediately lose 15-20% of the PAR you could be getting. Get the right ballasts for the job.
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04/17/2011, 03:38 PM
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I've contacted Reefgeek, I'm sure they'll get me fixed up.
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