Fluorescent to PC Conversion Question

[PreLudPiMp]

Does anyone have any idea on how to convert a regular fluorescent light strip to a power compact light strip? I have a 36" double fluorescent light strip manufactured by Oceanic and I'm wanting to run two 65W power compact bulbs instead. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Also, would heat generated by the power compact bulbs be a problem for the light strip? Thanks

Chris

 

[Anonymous]

will your ballast support that much wattage?

i do doubt it.

 

[PreLudPiMp]

I'm planning on replacing the ballast as well. Perhaps a Workforce 7.

 

[Len]

Honestly, it's probably cheaper if you buy a retrofit PC kit. Or better yet, consider T-5 lights. Extremely bright, far more efficient, and more compact to boot. One of our sponsors, Coral Reef Aquariums, sells Sunlight T-5 systems that are incredible.

 

[Len]

FWIW, heat from PC will not negatively affect the Oceanic enclosure if you choose to go retrofit. What you're going to have to do is completely gut the enclosure and mount a retrofit PC system in there. Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with the Wofkforce 7.

 

[PreLudPiMp]

Thanks for all the help! I found an this interesting article entitled "Modifying an Eclipse 1 Hood for Compact Fluorescent Lighting." I plan on using this as a reference to convert my Oceanic enclosure from NO to PC. I hope this works!

Chris

 

[Pamela]

check out www.ahsupply.com. they have just what your looking for a good prices.

 

[Pamela]

You should be able to fit 2 96 watt pc in that shell.