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Originally Posted by PikeLee
1. I would be able to use the T8 Bulbs with the T12 endcaps that are provided with the AGA dual light strip, correct?
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Yes, the pin spacing is the same on T8 and T12 bulbs.
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2. Should I worry or upgrade the endcaps that are on the AGA Dual Light strip to newer ones if I were to OD them?
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If you have a glass cover, the regular endcaps will be fine. If they are exposed to the water surface, definitely go for the waterproof endcaps as kor suggested.
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3. I only want to have about 160-170 Watts for this tank. I was told that if I had anymore than that, even though it’s a 2 feet deep tank, that I would accumulate algae and require CO2. That being said, and I since I want to stay away from CO2, Should I OD each bulb with it’s own ballast (4x)? Or should I just use 1 4F32T8 ballast to overdrive both of the bulbs(2x)? (How would the wiring for this?) :?:
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I commend you for resisting the temptation for just technology and limiting your light. You could always start with a single 4F32T8 ballast and 2X OD each bulb and buy an additional ballast in the future if you find it isn't bright enough. If you're targeting around 160 watts of light, you better go with the two 4F32T8 ballasts. Better yet, for the same price as a 4F32T8 ballast, get a Fulham Workhorse 5 ballast. You can find them at local lighting distributors but Pet Supply Liquidators has them here for $25 a piece:
128w WH5-120-Long Case ballast
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4. In replacing the AGA ballast with the new one. All I would have to do is disconnect the old ballast, and then attach the new one by splicing the wires together and using a twist nut, correct? Is there a particular twist nut I should get?
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Correct. Get a few sizes of wire nuts. Sometimes you'll be splicing just two wires together. Sometimes you'll be splicing four, and need a bigger wire nut.
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5. Last one. :lol: Has anyone used the OD setup with the F32T8 ballast with T12 bulbs yet? Just wondering on what their outcome was.
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Yes, I'm using this setup right now on my tank. I have a 4F32T8 ballast 2X OD'ing a pair of Sylvania Gro-Lux F40T12 tubes in that same AGA twin strip fixture you have. It's definitely brighter than it was with the original magnetic ballast, but not twice as bright. OD'ing 4x would definitely achieve that.