Best way to fire PC lights... - Aquarium Advice

GodOSoot · 03-29-2006, 11:30 PM

Making a DIY Hood and want to know what the best way would be to fire 2 65 watt bulbs and one 55 watt. They are straight pin.

I looked at Ahsupply but wanted other options.

reefrunner69 · 03-29-2006, 11:43 PM

Wondering if this wouldn't be better in the equipment forum...or DIY forum, I think your gonna need some techie help. I can't answer your question except to say I would buy a retro kit for the ballast and wiring and endcaps you'll need, but there may be a good way to DIY.

I'll leave the post here unless you specify that you want it moved.

GodOSoot · 03-29-2006, 11:45 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Workhorse-7-elec...ayphotohosting

Found this, by all means move it if you think it may help. Sorry if I misplaced it.

greenmaji · 04-06-2006, 07:50 AM

you can use any electronic ballast thats designed to handle the amount of watts you want..

there are wiring diagams and a ballasts selection wizard on fulhams website (the maker of he WH seires of ballasts)

If you look at the specs of the work horse ballast suggested by there site it will give you an idea what ballast or ballasts you will need.

off hand I would suggest a 4-F32T8 and a 2-F32T8 for standard electronic ballasts or a work horse 7 but not using all of its power leads.. wich ever is cheapest..

If you need more detailed help with your project you can click the email button under my post, I dont subsribe to threads (look at my post count, My inbox would be dead

) But I do answer PM's and e-mails even if Im not actively posting here on the board.
Id be happy to help

03-29-2006, 11:30 PM	#1
GodOSoot Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 85	Best way to fire PC lights... Making a DIY Hood and want to know what the best way would be to fire 2 65 watt bulbs and one 55 watt. They are straight pin. I looked at Ahsupply but wanted other options.

03-29-2006, 11:43 PM	#2
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 108	Wondering if this wouldn't be better in the equipment forum...or DIY forum, I think your gonna need some techie help. I can't answer your question except to say I would buy a retro kit for the ballast and wiring and endcaps you'll need, but there may be a good way to DIY. I'll leave the post here unless you specify that you want it moved. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

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03-29-2006, 11:45 PM	#3
GodOSoot Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 85	http://cgi.ebay.com/Workhorse-7-elec...ayphotohosting Found this, by all means move it if you think it may help. Sorry if I misplaced it.

04-06-2006, 07:50 AM	#4
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	you can use any electronic ballast thats designed to handle the amount of watts you want.. there are wiring diagams and a ballasts selection wizard on fulhams website (the maker of he WH seires of ballasts) If you look at the specs of the work horse ballast suggested by there site it will give you an idea what ballast or ballasts you will need. off hand I would suggest a 4-F32T8 and a 2-F32T8 for standard electronic ballasts or a work horse 7 but not using all of its power leads.. wich ever is cheapest.. If you need more detailed help with your project you can click the email button under my post, I dont subsribe to threads (look at my post count, My inbox would be dead ) But I do answer PM's and e-mails even if Im not actively posting here on the board. Id be happy to help