T5 DIY planning.

[Rbacchiega]

*tagging along*

Let me know how this works out for you.....great idea rather than spending so much more on an 8 bulb unit...

[sphelps]

I thought I might mention there may be another alternative to the workhorse ballasts if you're having trouble locating one locally. EECOL Electric here in Saskatoon sells ballasts designed specifically for T5s, I'm sure the Calgary location also carries them. They run for around $50 for one that does 2 54W bulbs, I would assume the same ballast could do 4 24W bulbs.

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I thought I might mention there may be another alternative to the workhorse ballasts if you're having trouble locating one locally. EECOL Electric here in Saskatoon sells ballasts designed specifically for T5s, I'm sure the Calgary location also carries them. They run for around $50 for one that does 2 54W bulbs, I would assume the same ballast could do 4 24W bulbs.

I had a member post in my WTB thread, saying workhorse ballasts can't be sold in Canada right now because of some CSA certification problems or something???.. etc etc..

I found a WH5 in edm from another member.. so just need to track down a WH3 or similar and I should have all the ballasts I need.