Tony_Romano Well-known member Joined Dec 23, 2007 Messages 50 Location Houston Texas Feb 8, 2009 #1 Will using 2 24watt t5 in series work on ballast for 54w?
Scooterman Well-known member Joined Oct 30, 2003 Messages 10,942 Location Louisiana Feb 8, 2009 #2 Can't you hook up two lamps on the ballast? It should have three wires for that.
Tony_Romano Well-known member Joined Dec 23, 2007 Messages 50 Location Houston Texas Feb 8, 2009 #3 It is for 2 x 54w, I am trying to fake one side to use 2x 24w. I assume there would be problem with starting lamps if nothing else.
It is for 2 x 54w, I am trying to fake one side to use 2x 24w. I assume there would be problem with starting lamps if nothing else.
Scooterman Well-known member Joined Oct 30, 2003 Messages 10,942 Location Louisiana Feb 8, 2009 #4 I would assume your correct, I haven't tried that but I think as long as you don't exceed 8ft total bulb length I think your ok. If you do this please post your results!
I would assume your correct, I haven't tried that but I think as long as you don't exceed 8ft total bulb length I think your ok. If you do this please post your results!
Tony_Romano Well-known member Joined Dec 23, 2007 Messages 50 Location Houston Texas Feb 8, 2009 #5 No job this week - not sure I want to spend money to find out!