T5 Lights

[wanamensis]

Hi,

Can some one tell me where I can find T5 - 4 foot long fluorescent tubes 54w, and also the ballasts to go with it so that I can retrofit several t12 fixtures. T12 bulbs will soon be off the market I hear and the T% are much more economical - cost effective and light producing.

I do not want to pay aquarium store prices these should be available in the hardware store.?
It would have to be in the Toronto, Mississauga or Brampton areas.

Thanks

John

[Edczuch]

They are starting to sell the T5's in the hardware stores, I have seen them at Lowe's

If we need, lets see if we can get a few people in on this and I can try to arrange a bulk purchase from a supplier that I know.

[wanamensis]

Ed,

I am game for this I am looking for 5-6 double to quadruple ballasts and the bulbs to go with it.

Thanks

John

[fisheye]

I am also looking for T5 ballast for two tubes or 4tubes 24inch plus end caps and tube holders

Will be interested to join any group order.

Thanks Laurence

[fisheye]

Cawthrae Electrric in Mississauga sells ballast for T5 for 24ins 2lamp for CA32.74.
Just for your info. If there is anywhere cheaper will be good to know.

I was at Aquatic Kingdom today, they have alot of Led lightings from China, but not cheap depending and quality
questionable.

[fisheye]

I was at home depot Brampton( next to our meeting venue), they have 24in and 36ins T5 complete sets/2tubes for $36 to $39, the unit only. But they do have single tube units with tube included.