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danny zubot · #1 06-20-2005, 08:26 PM

I need to test out a 2x65watt PC balast. Does anyone have spent buls that I can use? Might consider buying the bulbs after.

dennenboom · #2 06-20-2005, 11:23 PM

I have a couple I just switched out, 1yr old.

Acutally they are 55w actinic & 55w 10K Square pin. I had them both on a 65pc ballast.

Den

AJ_77 · #3 06-20-2005, 11:35 PM

Danny - square or straight pin? I have some 55W straights that should work on an electronic ballast.

Bob I · #4 06-20-2005, 11:47 PM

I have both square, and straight pin 65's I am more than ready to let you try.

danny zubot · #5 06-21-2005, 02:08 PM

Hi, they are straight pin I beleive, 4 pins in a row. Alan, will 55 watt bulbs work on a 65 watt balast, or will they just blow the bulbs? I guess since both of you guys are up there I could try either or. I didn't bring the balast with me today, I'll pm to set something up.

AJ_77 · #6 06-21-2005, 07:55 PM

AFAIK, the 65W electronic ballast will fire either just fine.

I think...

Bob I · #7 06-21-2005, 10:41 PM

You think correctly Alan. A 65W ballast will run 55W tubes no problem.