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Tankless in Dubai

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I plan on supplementing two 250 MH on 120 Gal. tank with either two Triton and two Blue Moon flourescent bulbs or four Blue Moons (suggestions appreciated).

Are these flourescent bulbs VHO and therefore require a special ballast? Can I run the bulbs on regular flourescent fixtures?

In the past I ran these same bulbs on an IceCap 660 ballast and the bulbs didn't seem to last more than a few months and they would go out completely. I have wondered if maybe the ballast was wired wrongly?
 

jandree22

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I don't think they make VHO models for those bulbs... but I could be wrong. Check the wattage to be sure, if it's 40 or right around there then it's normal output, if it's 110W then it's VHO. They should last for more than a few months, so somethin must've been wrong
 

ChrisRD

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They are normal output (NO) lamps and you will not need (and should not use) a VHO ballast to power them. The IceCap should be OK to use, but it will overdrive them somewhat (and reduce lamp life).

If you still own an IceCap ballast, why not go with 2 VHO actinic lamps - maybe URI (or whatever you can get locally)?
 

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