Tandem Fluorescent circuit

10-22-2004, 07:58 PM	#1
Unregistered Guest   Posts: n/a	Tandem Fluorescent circuit I have an aquarium light system runing 2 x 30" fluoro tubes on one switch(tandem), and want to convert it to run 2 tubes seperately. is this possible? if so any help is greatly received.....

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10-22-2004, 11:16 PM	#2
Hammertime Member   Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Clifton, New Jersey Posts: 41	Tandem Fluorescent circuit Quote: Originally Posted by Unregistered I have an aquarium light system runing 2 x 30" fluoro tubes on one switch(tandem), and want to convert it to run 2 tubes seperately. is this possible? if so any help is greatly received..... If I understand you correctly... They have to be wired up separately with each different switch being the different power source for each light.

11-14-2004, 04:33 AM	#3
Unregistered Guest   Posts: n/a	Tandem Fluorescent circuit You will need to purchase two single lamp ballasts rated for lamp size. Add an extra switch to seperate the ballasts/lamps.

11-15-2004, 12:09 AM	#4
Teetorbilt Contractor   Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jensen Beach, FL Posts: 835	Tandem Fluorescent circuit Unregistered is right. You will need two separate lamps. You CAN do what you want to do but I don't think that you want to go through the aggrevation.

11-16-2004, 11:17 PM	#5
Hammertime Member   Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Clifton, New Jersey Posts: 41	Tandem Fluorescent circuit Quote: Originally Posted by Unregistered You will need to purchase two single lamp ballasts rated for lamp size. Add an extra switch to seperate the ballasts/lamps. I do believe that's what I said.