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Old 12-08-2004, 11:39 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I got a Workhorse 5 ballast that is rated for 128 watts. I can get 65 watt PC bulbs locally at a great price.

From what I know the 128 watt ballas will be ok powering 2 x 65 watt bulbs. Are there any downsides to that or just a minor loss of light?

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I think it will work just fine, I use 55W and 65W bulbs indifferently on any ballast, they are identical as far as I know.

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