 Wiring VHOs
I want to add 2 36inch VHO actinics to my display tank. I have looked at a number of the available retrofit kits, but when pricing everything out (at least what I think I need) was thinking I might be better off purchasing everything separately.
I would like to power these bulbs using an Icecap 660. I know that it is more power than I need, but it gives me alot of flexibility if I should decide to change my lighting system in the future.
Do to the placement of the bulbs over my system, I would like to have the ballast fairly far from the tank. (There is no hood on this tank, it is an in wall tank with a fish room behind it) So I think I would be better off with the 15 foot harness.
here is a list of what I intend to buy, am I missing something.
660 Ballast
15 wiring harness for 660
two sets of water proof endcaps
2 x 36inc URI Actinics
A power cord.
Am i missing anything, some of the pre-packaged retrofits I have looked at have mounting brackets for the end caps...do I need these, they are cheap enough.
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