T5 Wiring Help

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by toua, Mar 24, 2012.

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  1. toua

    toua Flamingo Tongue

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    Hello,

    I looked at a couple of diagrams but am still confused. I took out the balast and wiring intact out of a poorly housed 4 bulb t5 fixture in hopes of making a new housing for it. Everything is still wired up but I don't knwo where the end of the bulbs go anymore. Is it green to green on the same balast or green to red? Thanks in advance!

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  2. Palancarpets

    Palancarpets Astrea Snail

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    What brand are the ballasts? I have noticed that while most of the ballast are wired the same, there are some differences. The best thing to do is look at a spec sheet for the ballast you have on the ballast manufacturers web site. There should be a wiring diagram in the spec sheet. That way you get it right the first time out.
     
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