Wave point dual lamp fixture

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  1. -Bubbler-

    -Bubbler- Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hi all,

    I have Wave Point's dual lamp T5 fixture which as you know only has one switch for both lights. I was wondering if I would be able to make it have a switch for each bulb? Anybody have any comments on this?

    Thanks
     
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  2. 2in10

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    The only way that would be possible is if there are two ballasts in the fixture.
     
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  3. -Bubbler-

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    Yeah, thats what I was thinking, I figure if it only has one switch, chances are there's only one ballast.
     
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  4. Atticus818

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    Whats the size and bulb amount?
    Just as a stab in the dark; the 24 inch 4 bulb only carries 1 ballast, as does the 48" 4 bulb.
     
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  5. -Bubbler-

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    It's the 2 lamp 48" fixture, pretty sure it probably only has one ballast
     
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    Yup only 1 ballast.
     
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