400 watt S51 ballast...

[Bob 1000]

How long do you think it would take to blow a bulb??? just wondering how long I got untilI need to get a new ballast...

 

[cali_reef]

How long do you think it would take to blow a bulb??? just wondering how long I got untilI need to get a new ballast...

I have no idea, I personally never used the combonation before, just have read on RC.

You should call or email Advance Ballast and ask them the question.

 

[Bob 1000]

Okay thanks..

 

[tripstank]

I was under the assumption that the M90 or M59 was a ANSI rating. It is a type of magnetic ballast that will run HQI bulbs.

If I were to replace my ballast and want to save myself a couple bucks over the years, I would go with Icecap E ballasts.

 

[Bob 1000]

How much for a ballast that will run a 400 12k reeflux good...

 

[tripstank]

Any Icecap 400 watt MH ballast

 

[Bob 1000]

How much???

 

[Bob 1000]

The second ballast I had I just wired up and it didn't work. So I just have 1 400 watt still running on my 180gal...Looks like shhhh Even with the lumenarc reflector that reflector made it look dimmer, or maybe it's just not letting as much light out from the top anymore...Will post pics of my new hood when done on tuesday....

 

[tripstank]

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~IC3181.html

195.00

 

[Bob 1000]

Thanks, but I think Reef Exotics still beats then with the price...Any cheaper...

 

[jhale]

a 400 watt bulb in a luminarc should be looking great.
they do a great job of directing the light into the tank not out of it lol!

 

[Bob 1000]

It's look's about right on 1 side ofthe tank...

 

[tripstank]

I have no idea who has cheaper ballasts, but that is my vote.

 

[Bob 1000]

Okay thanks....