cyber_ecco
03-13-2009, 10:40 PM
I ordered some of these ballasts from the US and are currently being shipped. I have ordered extras to save on the shipping costs. They are almost identical to these:
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/Parts_&_Accessories/Ballasts/T5_Fluorescent/AccuStart_Triad_2x24W_&_2x39W_T5_High-Output_Ballast_by_Universal_Lighting
They carry them at OA as well. Link can be seen here:
http://oceanaquatics.com/store/product/2613/Advance-T5-Ballast-2-x-39w/
The ones I ordered are the Advance brand which if you know T5 lighting, these are basically the best you can buy. Programmed start ballast will extend bulb life. I got a good deal on them and will pass savings on to anyone here who has a need for these. I have 6 extras that I can sell. Will be arriving next week from the US barring any customs issues. Cost is going to be somewhere between $45-$50 CAD per ballast depending on taxes/duties etc. As you can see from the link above retail price is $40 US plus shipping charges, duties, taxes etc. and $70 locally +taxes. These will drive either 24" 24W or 36" 39W bulbs only, and can drive 2 bulbs per ballast. If you need any please PM me and I will contact you once they are arrive.
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/Parts_&_Accessories/Ballasts/T5_Fluorescent/AccuStart_Triad_2x24W_&_2x39W_T5_High-Output_Ballast_by_Universal_Lighting
They carry them at OA as well. Link can be seen here:
http://oceanaquatics.com/store/product/2613/Advance-T5-Ballast-2-x-39w/
The ones I ordered are the Advance brand which if you know T5 lighting, these are basically the best you can buy. Programmed start ballast will extend bulb life. I got a good deal on them and will pass savings on to anyone here who has a need for these. I have 6 extras that I can sell. Will be arriving next week from the US barring any customs issues. Cost is going to be somewhere between $45-$50 CAD per ballast depending on taxes/duties etc. As you can see from the link above retail price is $40 US plus shipping charges, duties, taxes etc. and $70 locally +taxes. These will drive either 24" 24W or 36" 39W bulbs only, and can drive 2 bulbs per ballast. If you need any please PM me and I will contact you once they are arrive.