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September 29th, 2008, 04:12 AM
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Ballast options
Im going to replace the crapo DIY magnetic 250w ballast that I bought. I was wondering what ballasts you all recommend. Icecap, Hamilton, Blueline, workhorse etc. These will be for mogul bulbs.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars 
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September 29th, 2008, 04:16 AM
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Re: Ballast options
icecaps and hamiltons seem to be extremely reliable
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September 29th, 2008, 10:51 AM
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Re: Ballast options
same as dustin
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September 29th, 2008, 02:31 PM
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Re: Ballast options
Check Sanjay's site. Look up the bulbs you want to use and see which ballasts they perform best with.
Also, I guess it depends on where everything is located, but I've read that some electronic ballasts can cause problems with HD TV. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years
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September 29th, 2008, 10:04 PM
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Re: Ballast options
Some interesting info on "the crapo DIY magnetic 250w ballast that I bought".
According to this chart from Sanjays site, an XM 10K bulb using a 250w magnetic ballast puts out more PPFD and has a better CCT than using an Icecap or ReefFanatic electronic ballast. This chart shows all the 250w bulbs Sanjay tested with each different ballast. Looks like unless you want to use an HQI ballast, the magnetics perform quite well. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years
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October 4th, 2008, 06:10 PM
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Re: Ballast options
Thanks Capt, I wasnt implying that all magnetics where crap just the ones that I bought! They are all rusted up, industrial ballasts, with shoddy wiring. They are an eyesore and fairly old im pretty sure.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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