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Re: [APD] FL endcap question



I'm pretty sure that there are inserts for going from T12s
to T8s although I don't recall where I saw them them or how
long ago.

A trip to the hardware store might reveal an o-ring that
fits snugly around the tube and up against the endcap,
offering moderate splash protection.

sh

--- Kevin Simms <redlam1 at interconnect_net> wrote:

> I plan on using them with t-8 bulbs. I'll probably just
> get some new endcaps
> to go with them as well. I just thought I might be able
> to save a few
> pennies using existing parts I had laying around. Thanks
> for the input!
> 
> Kevin Simms
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul M Wallace" <pwallace at u_washington.edu>
> To: "aquatic plants digest" <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [APD] FL endcap question
> 
> 
> > Yes, I did a copy/paste on the original post and
> cringed a little at the
> "proof" part.  I would vote not safe if submersed too!
> >
> > If the issue is a better ballast, I would not recommend
> using a "normal"
> T-8 ballast with T-12 Lamps.  The T8 requires less energy
> and will therefore
> "under-drive" T12.  The T12 will work just fine with a
> Fulham "workhorse"
> series though.  I know an ex-reefer with 3X VHO over 100
> gal that is doing
> fine.
> >
> > Which reminds me, there is a VHO Water-Proof variant
> out there that might
> be other than bipin...
> >
> > -Paul
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 27 Sep 2005, S. Hieber wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Nice catch Paul, the pins fit but the rings meant to
> seal
> > > water away from the pins will be useless.
> > >
> > > I know some vendors call these things water proof,
> but
> > > water resistant is a more apt description, imo. Given
> the
> > > high voltage and ample supplies of electric current
> and
> > > less than pure water, it's best to realize that they
> > > probably are not warranted to safe if submersed. ;-)
> > >
> > > sh
> > > --- Paul M Wallace <pwallace at u_washington.edu> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Yes, they will work becasue the both are "medium
> bipin"
> > >> so the bulb will light.
> > >>
> > >> No, They will not be waterproof if you use T-8
> bulbs.
> > >>
> > >> -Paul
> > >>
> > >> On Tue, 27 Sep 2005, S. Hieber wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> They won't fit since they are made for a 12/8"
> outside
> > >>> diameter tube and T8s are only 8/8" diameter.
> > >>>
> > >>> You might be able to find some adapters.
> > >>>
> > >>> sh
> > >>>
> > >>> --- Kevin Simms <redlam1 at interconnect_net> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> Will t12 endcaps work with t8 bulbs? I have some
> nice
> > >>>> waterproof t12 endcaps and would like to use them
> with
> > >>>> some new t8 ballasts but Im not sure if they are
> > >>>> interchangeable.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Thanks,
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Kevin Simms
> > >>>> Corpus Christi, TX
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