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May 21st, 2007, 05:15 AM
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Light issue!
We have 56 2x40 watt flourescent lights, we had a powersurge while they were on, and it fried all the ballasts. didnt affect the halides at all! thank the man above! Has anybody ever had an issue with this and what would you use to not have it do it agian. it was costly, bulbs made it though. thanks for looking.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20 salt Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: lost count Other Intrests: Saltwater fish 
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May 21st, 2007, 06:09 AM
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Re: Light issue!
Incorporate a good surge protector.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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May 22nd, 2007, 12:08 AM
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Re: Light issue!
Thats about you can do.Get a good surge protector.
Have you checked to see if there is any way you can fix the ballests? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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May 23rd, 2007, 06:39 PM
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Re: Light issue!
no way to fix the ballast! I called lights of america and they said they are finiky and and small surge will burn the ballast up!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20 salt Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: lost count Other Intrests: Saltwater fish
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