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T5 question

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Danimal, Jun 18, 2014.

  1. Jun 18, 2014 #1
    Danimal Wilton IA

    Danimal Inactive User

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    I work in a warehouse that has T5 light fixtures for lighting. Will this type of fixture work? Some of the lights have 4 bulbs other 5 or 6?
    Thanks
     
  2. Jun 18, 2014 #2
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    Depends, what are you trying to use it for?

    You need to find out if the ballast are High Output ( HO) or not, and match the type of bulbs to the type of ballast, but millions of reefers have had successful tanks with T5 units.
     
  3. Jun 18, 2014 #3
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    Myself included
     
  4. Jun 18, 2014 #4
    D007 Cedar Rapids, IA

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    It would "work" but..you would obviously need different bulbs and the ballasts May or maynot be ho/54watts per bulb. In terms of a diy project, it can be made to work if the ballasts are right tho. Will also want to account for it not being water "resistant", would want a splash guard for sure, and safeguard against salt creep and splashing.
    I did similar with a t8 shop fixture several years back for a freshwater tank.
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  5. Jun 18, 2014 #5
    Danimal Wilton IA

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    Ok I will see what specs lights are. They buy many at a time I bet I could get cheap
     
  6. Jun 18, 2014 #6
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    What size is the tank...?

    You can always use t8 shop light fixture to get by. I have a handful that I got at liwes for an old freshwater tank that ran like... 15 bucks each or so...
     
  7. Jun 18, 2014 #7
    Danimal Wilton IA

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    90 gallon that I am hoping to eventually set up reef or fowlr
     

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