Help on DIY T5 / LED Hybrid

[Matt Hursey]

I said the 8 bulb is a ton a light for a 90 not that it wasn't enough light. Bulb changes on an 8 bulb are going to get very expensive

 

[Tbabcock]

Well guys if any one wants to know how i did it... i finally got it to work after braking down and buying a brand new ballast from BRS.

 

[Tbabcock]

I know have an early model 8x54 powermodual with a dimming chanel for two of the 8 bulbs. I set it up on the apex to ramp up for 120min before the other 6 kick on then they will shut off and the damp down at dusk. The only thing left to do now is get the new LED T5 bulbs to replace the ones on the dimming chanel.

 

[reefaland310]

I know have an early model 8x54 powermodual with a dimming chanel for two of the 8 bulbs. I set it up on the apex to ramp up for 120min before the other 6 kick on then they will shut off and the damp down at dusk. The only thing left to do now is get the new LED T5 bulbs to replace the ones on the dimming chanel.

Did you happen to use the apex dimming cable?

 

[Tbabcock]

I uses a patch cord and just connected the proper pair to the 10v terminals on the ballast.

 

[Velcro]

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/biotek-marine-btm5ho-dimmable-20k-led-retrofit-t5-lamp

 

[reefaland310]

Having hard time making my T fives dimmable

 

[reefaland310]

Is there a program to use with Apex fusion for Dimming

 

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