work horse 7

[saltynuts]

would this workhorse ballast fire t5 bulbs say 2x48"
or even 2x36"
found one kicking around with the good od vho,s in it.
thanks for the time.

[Binare]

you would be able to run 4 x4' T5HO at 54w each off that. definately overkill for 2 3' or 4' bulbs.

[saltynuts]

thanks
i,am working on a new tank
45x30x20 i want it to be awesome!

[Binare]

If you need tombstones for t5 call eecol (spelling is correct) in Edmonton, hell of a lot cheaper then over the internet at some reef shop.

[mike31154]

Check the 'Fulham' web site for wiring details on Workhorse ballasts. I'm using two Workhorse 8 ballasts to run four 48" T5HO lamps. The 8 is almost identical as the 7 in terms of wattage. Might be overkill, but by using two, I can run the pairs of lights on separate timers for more flexibility and they'll each run a little cooler running two lamps vice four. It's simply a matter of how many of the red wires you use to run each lamp. Cap the unused ones.

[mike31154]

Here's a quote, I think from the Fulham site:

"Workhorse 7, Long Case, 120 volt Solid-State Electronic, Case Size, Height - 1.0", width - 1.72", Length - 18.5", Max. Power 220 watt, Max. Current 1.82 Amp. Instant start, Operating Temperature -20° F (-30º C) to 158º F (70º C) Low Cost Freezer Ballast Replacement. Sound Rated. A Do not use for remote mounting.
Workhorse 7 will operate following T5 lamps
F39T5 HO - 4 Lamps
F54T5 HO - 3 or 4 Lamps
F80T5 HO - 2 Lamps"