Overdriven T-5s:Basically it is running them on a Icecap ballast. The icecap runs more than the rated wattage thru the bulb. In the case of 48" T-5s it drives the 54W bulb to 80-85W. That is a really world increase in output no marketing BS.
The Salt Creep did testing with a PAR meter maybe we can get him to chip in.
I believe it was some thing to the effect of:
24W to 50W
54W to 80-85W
80W to 100W
My personal experience and that of quite a few other Icecap user is the bulb life was actually BETTER on the overdriven Icecap.
So whats the catch. The ballast is $160 vs like $49 for a Triad. Or even cheaper for a Workhorse ballast. |