How can I convert compact fluorescent to t5?

[LIreefguy106]

Hi everyone

How can I convert a Coralife Aqualight Pro that has 2 MH lights (which I will be replacing with my kessils) and 2x96w CF bulbs with t5? I want to covert this entire unit into a t5 led hybrid fixture.

Can I just buy t5 bulbs and will it fit in the CF housing? Are additional ballasts needed?

This is the fixture that I have:
https://www.marinedepot.com/Coralif...ralife-ES53502-FILTFIMHFEDEMP-ES53506-vi.html

Regards
Om

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

You should basically replace from the ballast to the ceramics.
A retrofit kit is the best safest idea.

Strip all the guts and do a nice clean install. Not a tough diy. But electricity is no joke

 

[jda]

If you get the specs from the ballast for the CFL, you can see how it will run the T5s. It will probably fire then, but might over drive them a bit. Be sure and get waterproof end caps for the T5s if you have to hack the housing up too much.