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Jeremy S
02/05/2004, 01:55 PM
I am retrofitting my old 48� single tube T12 strip light so I can use two 55-watt PC bulbs in it. So far I have the old plastic shell, the old reflector, and the electric cord. This is the list of things that I am going to be purchasing:

Either a Fulham Longhorse 5 or a Fulham Workhorse 5 120 Volt Electronic Ballast

2 Straight Pin Endcaps (German Style) and 2 CF Lamp Clips from www.hellolights.com

2 55-watt PC bulbs from www.ahsupply.com.

A package of Screw-On wire Connectors from HD.

Will I need to get anything else like some extra wire?

Since I am going to be remotely mounting the ballast underneath the stand will I need to get the longhorse or can I use the workhorse? I was looking on the Fulham website and there is no difference between the longhorse 5 and the workhorse 5 except that the longhorse runs a maximum power of 120 watts instead of 128 watts. Do you know if there is any other difference between the two ballasts then that? Thanks.