neilshieh

I have no idea how this electrical light stuff works. What kind of a ballast do i need for two 36 watt pc bulbs? any place to get them cheap?

cbwmn

Home Depot or Lowes.
The wiring diagram will be printed on the ballast.
The electronic ballasts will emit less heat and also last longer than a magnetic ballast.
Charles

Seattle_Aquarist

Hi Neil,

You need an electronic ballast (as opposed to a magnetic ballast) rated for 120 VAC input and at least 80 watts continuous power output with the correct number wires for your series or parallel 2X36 setup.

A Fulham Workhorse 5 (WH5-120-L) works with a twin lamp 2X39/36 watt series or parallel set up per their Wiring Diagram Number 9 for Workhorse 5 ballast.

Fulham makes quality ballasts (used by AH Supply in their kits) and are available online from many reliable retailers.