70W metal halide system (where to get supplies)

shotzee · #1 07-07-2004, 02:59 PM

I am contemplating insatlling a 70W metal halide (probably with a 10K bulb) supplemented with actinics. The thing is that I haven't noticed parts to do this project at too many places (bulb, ballast, etc.). Can anyone suggest a store where some of the things needed to do this can be bought (preferably in Edmonton) can be purchased?

Rory

IslandReefer · #2 07-07-2004, 03:50 PM

The nano board (www.nano-reef.com) has great DIY for the 70Wmh made from a Home Depot yard (?) pendent ...called raven or something.
J&L has the bulbs.

fortheloveofcrabs · #3 08-29-2004, 08:53 PM

I tried to get 70wat MH from JL, they have the ballasts NOT the bulbs though. I called and asked. The only place I could find the bulbs was from the US - and it got pretty $$$ with shipping ect. I was going to use it over my 5.5 gal nano. I ended up going with a 20,000K 175 watt MH and it is awesome. I don't have to supplement and I got every locally. If I were, I would drop the 70watt Mh idea.

shotzee · #4 08-30-2004, 03:20 AM

I have actually decided to get a 150W DE setup with a 20K bulb. This way I can get replacement bulbs from JL still.

Rick_B · #5 08-30-2004, 04:04 AM

I know that AI can bring them in but I don't know pricing. Ask for Ron, he's the guy that I have found is the best special order guy there.