How to DIY Dim T5 fixture ?

[LRT]

Is there something out there that I can plug my T5 into and dim?
Or would i have to buy dimmers and install in fixture?

 

[oreo54]

Need a dimmable ballast...

 

[LRT]

Need a dimmable ballast...

Was actually just looking at them on brs.
What would be needed for controller?

 

[oreo54]

Was actually just looking at them on brs.
What would be needed for controller?

Depends on the ballast but this one uses this:

Dimmable ballasts need a 0-10vDC reference for control which can be found on most common aquarium controllers

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-d...4NeNsm_is-ygQD41yvLB4Juuql4y8GUxoCdXEQAvD_BwE

 

[LRT]

This is the one I was checking out but trying to figure out if it comes with controller

 

[oreo54]

This is the one I was checking out but trying to figure out if it comes with controller

No it doesn't but "fairly cheap" manual ones are available..
https://www.randombio.com/dimming-fluorescents.html
https://www.kyleswitchplates.com/0-10v-led-or-fluorescent-dimmer-legrand-white/Amazon product ASIN B07X13PCVRThere are easy and cheap DIY type stuff but not my forte.
Think all one needs is a 10v DC power supply and the appropriate potentiometer for manual dimming.
Not in my pay grade though.

Personally abandoned 10V analog a long time ago.
All a bit more complicated because you can't turn the light OFF with the dimmer alone.
Oh and a timer to turn ballast off/on.
soo need an on/off switch and a 0-10v control circuit.


https://www.ledlightexpert.com/Dimming-High-Lumens-LED-0-10v_ep_43-1.html