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View Poll Results: place ballasts where
on canopy lid 2 22.22%
behind canopy rear brace 3 33.33%
behind on the stand 4 44.44%
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Old 10-26-2007, 05:20 PM   #1
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I have a question about mounting 2 MH ballasts and a T5 ballast. My canopy is finished and i need to place my ballasts somewhere. Where do you suggest at placing the ballasts?
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Old 10-26-2007, 05:28 PM   #2
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I would put them on the back side of the canopy. No chance of getting wet and it will help keep thenm a bit cooler.
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Old 10-26-2007, 06:34 PM   #3
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I always mount mine behind the canopy too,.. if I can.

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Old 10-26-2007, 06:57 PM   #4
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My ballasts all go on the top back of the canopy. Only REALLY tall people can see them, they are well ventilated and short wires.
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:38 PM   #5
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Mine was on a panel I hung from behind the stand(more air flow).
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