t5 lighing ?

darkarcher · 11-08-2007, 11:27 PM

I'm sure this is probably a stupid question but then again there are no stupid questions but stupid people but that would make me oh wait I'll stop there lol is there any difference between a regular t5 ballast and the ones in a lighting fixture made for saltwater say i bought all the water proof endcaps and used a standard ballast off of a t5 setup would that be ok or would i have a problem there thanks for reading

reefman420 · 11-08-2007, 11:36 PM

It will be ok!!

darkarcher · 11-08-2007, 11:44 PM

so if i was to use this ballast let me make sure i'm reading it right this one would be 4x54watts thats if i am reading it right BallastWise - E-Ballast DXE4HO5U

mps9506 · 11-09-2007, 09:58 AM

Or you could support one of our sponsors and buy basically the same ballast (Fulham Workhorse Ballast) that is well tried and proven in reliablility, and is 4 bucks cheaper!

https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop/...32021f48eb5a45

then you can also get your endcaps and reflectors and bulbs all at the same place. You may also want to take a look at the retro kits while you are their.

darkarcher · 11-09-2007, 01:23 PM

that sounds like a better idea to me thanks for the link

Ratpack · 12-04-2007, 11:13 AM

What does everyone think of these units?

48" 216W (4-54 watt) Quad T6 Fluorescent Light Fixture (W/B) - 506041

Just not sure the difference in T6 vs T5 other than slightly larger OD.

Frankie · 12-04-2007, 11:44 AM

In a t6 fixture you can burn t5's also i believe. The purpose for them coming out with a t6 fixture was the option to swap out many different bulbs. I remember reading something about this.
Though i could be completly wrong here also

Ratpack · 12-04-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mps9506

Or you could support one of our sponsors and buy basically the same ballast (Fulham Workhorse Ballast) that is well tried and proven in reliablility, and is 4 bucks cheaper!

https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop/...32021f48eb5a45

then you can also get your endcaps and reflectors and bulbs all at the same place. You may also want to take a look at the retro kits while you are their.

It says it will run four 54W bulbs, has this been proven by anyone? That is a great price for a ballast to do that.

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