running 2x39w T5 bulbs on 2x54w ballast
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running 2x39w T5 bulbs on 2x54w ballast
Would I be overdriving the bulbs by doing this?
- Amphiprion
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Not entirely sure, but I don't think so. If it is an electronic ballast, it should run them normally. You would only be overdriving them if you connected another ballast to the two bulbs. That is the same as running a 2 T5s and using a 4 lamp ballast. If it does overdrive them running them on a larger ballast, I don't think it would be nearly as much as say, and IceCap. Wouldn't hurt to check in with ReefGeek just in case.
Andrew
25g planted nature aquarium
25g planted nature aquarium