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Replacing T5 HO tubes with HE

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#1 ·
Hi,

Just bought a T5 aquarium light with HO tubes, for some reason this new T5 HO light is not as bright as the old T5 HE light, wanting to make the best of this new light, is it possible for me to replace the T5 HO tubes in the new light with T5 HE tubes, without the risk of burning my house down? I have very little electrical knowledge, so forgive me if this is a dumb question.

Thanks
 
#10 ·
Fluorescent lights take a while to burn in. Give them a week or so, and they will be brighter than the day you installed them.
 
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