How to build T5's [Archive] - Reef Central Online Community

bwilcox

12/20/2009, 04:00 PM

Does anyone have a great plan for building there own lights using T5's What part's to get and where to get them.

Any ideas would be great.

jedidog1

12/20/2009, 04:26 PM

http://www.reefshops.com/waterproof-t5ho-t5-bulb-socket-diy-part-lighting-reef.html good price on end caps http://www.1000bulbs.com/F54T5-Fluorescent-Ballast/ nice price on ballest unless u wont to over drive the bulbs then get a icecap 660.

bwilcox

12/20/2009, 06:38 PM

What's overdriving mean?

MarineFlake

12/20/2009, 09:51 PM

Check out hellolights.com I get VHO parts there. They have all kinds of kits and retro stuffs.

GL!

bglegs

12/21/2009, 07:46 AM

checkout REEF GEEK for retro and misc...overdrive bulbs mean for instance a 34w bulb with an ice cap 660 ballast would drive the bulb to about 60wts...

coralnut99

12/21/2009, 10:07 AM

If you've never assembled a retro before, I suggest you at least buy a retrofit kit. At least you'll be assured to get all the parts, and have some instructions to refer to.