Ekim81 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 One of my 24x2 T5HO lighting fixtures dies today and I was wondering if anyone knew where to get a replacement ballast. Local would be preferred but if I have to order one from somewhere its not the end of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 You might be able to find one at Home Depot, but if not you can check out Litemore - they're on 109ave and 180something.... I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekim81 Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) I couldn't find anything T5Ho specific at home depot. Does it has to be or will anything work as long at the wattage is ok? Edited January 17, 2010 by Ekim81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I am not totally sure if it has to be T5 specific - they usually say what type of bulbs it will work for. You could give it a shot, but don't cut any of the wires incase it doesn't work... you'll want it to look as brand new as possible if you have to take it back. Definitely make sure the wattage is enough - I once bought a ballast that was just shy of the wattage of the lights I had, and it couldn't fire the lights up; they'd just flicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterman Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 I have been looking around a lot for a cheep light system and I did find out that AquaGiant on Parsons or 50th on the Northside does carry ballasts. Save on Electric on 97th and around 36 ave may as well (they have 48" T5HO 2x54 for $78 with lights, and sell the lights (approx range from memory) 4100K or 6500K for $8-$10). Just call to confirm. T5 and T8 do use differnt ballasts. T5 v.s. T8 http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/NLPIP/lightingAnswers/LAT5/pc1.asp Can a T5 lamp replace a T12 or T8 lamp/ ballast? http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/NLPIP/lightingAnswers/LAT5/pc3.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slew Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Check out "Fulam workhorse" ballasts they support alot of different bulb setups. Eecol carries them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catshanon Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Not to hijack the thread, but if anyone wants a Fulham Workhorse 5 ballast, I have a spare one which I can sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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