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Old 01-19-2009, 11:35 AM
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Default T5 tubes in T12 fixtures?
Hello,
I was wondering if T5 tubes will fit in the standard "shop light" fixtures? I have one of those Park Gardn Condo plant lights...it has 2 48" fixtures, each can accomodate 2 48" tubes. Right now I just have the standard 40 watt, 48" tubes in them but I would like to increase the light. Do I need to get a whole new fixture if I want to use the T5 tubes or will they fit in my "shop light" fixtures?
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Old 01-19-2009, 12:19 PM
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No. Even if you could fit the tubes in, the ballast is wrong. The t5 tubes are shorter and skinnier. You'll need a t5 fixture with a t5 ballast.
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Old 01-19-2009, 12:20 PM
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Ok....thanks a bunch! =)
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