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These arent the exact parts I bought.... My ballast was $42.00 and programed start. I found this ballast after I ordered already:mad: You have to make sure you get the correct end fittings... They look identical... But the instant start or quick start ballasts NEED Shunted bulb ends. It looks...

I will do a full instruction thread on this conversion soon ...... But the parts you will need are found here www.ballastwise.com Ballast # DXE154HO5 ( look for it in T5 HO Ballasts) End fittings.. leviton 23654-EXS found here..www.onestopbuy.com (Type in T5 bulb fittings)

Stay tuned for my T5 HO hood retro fit coming in a few days;) Arcadia I believe is the only manufacturer of the T5 HO reptile bulbs. You can get them from Todd a LYR's. If you seach my threads you can see mods ive done already to my 36" Zoo Med Slider Hood. I read great things about these bulbs;)

When my parts get here in a day or 2 I will post links to the parts.....For about 25 bucks you will be able to convert ANY tube hood over to T5 HO:cool: If you can use a screw driver and splice 4 wires ..... to replace the old ballast ......your in T5 HO world!!!!!

LOL!!!! WOW... Im speachless:o.... I didnt know:confused: Back on topic kinda..... IM doing a retro fit project to change your T8-T12 to T5 High output. This will give great UVB to any hood!:D

I bought my latest Panther Cham from them......Awsome little guy!!! I live in Wisconsin & he came all the way from San Diego Co. the end of Nov.;)

If you are real concerned about this..... Check your humidity levels.. and you could give her a spray of Zoo Med Repti Shed Aid. The stuff is designed just for this. But the real issue of this should be investigated;)

Fine....You?.. We have to stop meeting like this...what will people think?:o:D

Nick..... The Solar Meter is awsome! I have bulbs that werent thrown out yet and found them to still be good:D Also Listen to Anne.... Even new bulbs can vary alot!!!!!!! You may get a bad or weak 1 & not even know it! Your cham goes without good UVB for 6 Months!:eek: Light Your reptiles are...

OH YEAH!!! Its for outside windows & doors;)

If your just sealing the seams I would use what Evil Lost said.....The GE window & Door silicone II... it comes in white & other colors too I think;)

Yep....First time..... he better start eating them soon, before they get to big. But he has no problem with full size crix & Supers.. in fact he prefers the larger 1's;)

I got Ernie some nice juicy hornworms and the snot wont eat them. They arent too big for him, he ate Silkies this size. Ive tryed hand feeding.. giving them a little squeeze so they wiggle around more and just setting them on a branch..... nuthin!!!! He eats everything else I put in front of...

My first panther came from www.thechameleonhabitat.com His dad was Primo...My receint cham came from LLL he is a Sam-Bilobi panther cross;)

During the week Mon- Fri I pretty much ghost them.... But they go in the cage about 2 hrs. before his lights come on and he wants to eat. Most has come off by then and is probably the correct amount. When I get home if there are crix from the morning....They dont have anything on them anymore...

Why dont you just go back when she isnt working and buy some! Or have a freind or neighbor go for you. I would never ask the advice from anyone at a pet store. I place what I want on the counter... they ring it up.. I pay....I leave!;)

I have already PM'd him about this project.... Although this particular question didnt come up. After I investigate this farther we may be able to pursuade Him into buying bulk and offering a DIY kit and lower the cost!;) It would vertually convert any T8 hood to T5 HO;)

Whats the differance between shunted and regular flouresent bulb posts? I know you need shunted for Instant start ballasts and unshunted for progamed start ballasts. And can someone tell me the differances between the 2 start systems? I am currently looking for less expensive options for my T5...

I use my Mist King for humidity purposes only... My cham drinks from his dripper that drips all day. The humidity here is real low during the winter. I mist every hour and a half for 30 seconds. This wont flood my cage and keeps levels where they should be. Hope that helped... but others have...

Hey Gang..... Can anyone point me to where I can get the parts to convert my Zoo Med slider hood to T5 HO? Need the ends and a ballast... Thanx Dave