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chris.rogers 
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 Topic: So if I have a workhorse ballast, what can I do?
Posted: December 16 2006 at 10:31pm |
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Between now and the time I read a few replies I'm gonna go and look up some info on workhorse ballasts. Can you use T5's, VHO's, PC's, or NO fluorescents on these bad boys? It's my understanding that all you need to do is make sure that the load is lower than what the ballast can handle.
What's' the story on these guys?
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Ils sont fous, ces Romains!
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Posted: December 17 2006 at 10:18am |
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Chris,
I have used T5's and PC's with a workhorse 5 ballast.
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Posted: December 17 2006 at 1:37pm |
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Yes, they are very versatile ballasts. You just wire then a little differently for each application.
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Posted: December 17 2006 at 9:39pm |
http://www.fulham.com/
just choose your bulb type and wattage on the right side, and it will give you a list of possible ballasts and wiring diagrams for said ballast.
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Posted: December 18 2006 at 11:35am |
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Sweet.
Trey, when'd you use your T5's?
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Posted: December 18 2006 at 11:56am |
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Prior to running MH with PC on my nano I ran 2 or 3 T5 bulbs with a workhorse 5.
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Posted: January 04 2007 at 1:10pm |
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I used the wiring diagram at fulham.com to run 4 5ft T5 actinic bulbs on 4 workhorse ballasts. I'm really surprised at how cool they stay.
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Sold it all. Building a 285 with dedicated fishroom.
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