ballast question

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  1. 90accord

    90accord Plankton

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    Wondering if you can run a 20 in lamp off a ballast for a longer bulb like a 36 or 48in. I have a ballast but its for one or two longer t5 lamps. So can a ballast be run on a smaller lamp??
     
    90accord, Jan 20, 2009
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Hmmmmmmm. No idea. Going to just bump this one.
     
    PharmrJohn, Jan 20, 2009
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Yes that will work .. May over drive the bulbs a bit but with fluorescents tubes it matters little
     
    Tangster, Jan 21, 2009
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    On a side note, if it does over drive the bulb, you may need to replace them sooner because they will wear out quicker then a normally operated bulb.
     
    GuitarMan89, Jan 21, 2009
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