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jedimaster
September 11th, 2002, 10:58 AM
If you want to DIY your own MH ballasts get the parts from nedco. They a a supply chain. I am getting a pair of advance MH 400 Watt ballasts including ignitor and cap for 58 dollars. canadian
Dman
September 11th, 2002, 12:46 PM
jedimaster,
I take it that's 58.00CDN each for a cap and coil only?
Dman
:spin:
jedimaster
September 11th, 2002, 02:41 PM
No, that is for the ballast, cap and coil. I may be able to get it cheaper as I get it via a goverment discount. contact me via icq if you have it I'll give you more details if you want. 25326441
Trent
September 22nd, 2002, 03:30 PM
Hey that sounds like a good price.
When I went looking for a MH 400W for my indoor garden, I was told not to bother with the hydroponic store. I went to a lighting/electrical wholesaler in Burlington and got the whole kit in a box for 105$ after tax. comes with 14" reflector, ballast, lamp and socket. Now the lamp had to replaced with a grow lamp from Iwasaki as the stock lamp was not making the plants grow. (for the record, it was legit grow operation with lots of hot peppers)

I am looking for a proper hood/reflector to fit my 65G.
The bulb is universal so can be burned in hor. or vert.

Here's the question...As for coral and the like, would I get the same situation due to the light colour temperature difference?
Should I keep the grow lamp in? Any thoughts...
Kenzy
September 24th, 2002, 12:03 AM
I think you'll need to turf the grow lamp. Most are in the 3000K-4000K range which is a bit too low for our needs, which is roughly 6500K and higher. But find who and what type of lamp it is, there is a slim chance that it may be useable, but not likely.

As for the hood and reflector that can be easily done DIY, lots of plans and ideas out there. Try a search here or on Reefcentral.
jedimaster
September 24th, 2002, 09:17 AM
I would dtich the bulb also, get a 10k bulb. the germans are supposed to be good.
El Pablo
October 4th, 2002, 05:28 AM
Jedimaster
What ballast model have you bought? The cheapest one I've seen on the Nedco.ca website is 59$ and it's a 175 watt.

Thanx
jedimaster
October 4th, 2002, 08:13 AM
I think thats the one, I am selling off all my fish stuff, I need a tranny for my minivan damnit. I h8 minivans, but I need a car more than fish, I'll be posting info later.