Which VHO ballast?? Help

[reefburnaby]

Hi,

Troy,

The 6 month thing. I was referring to the mythical replacement time for VHO lamps when a tar ballast is used. Since we don't understand / haven't proven how Icecap is able to extend the life of a VHO lamp, I assume that the workhorse 7 would damage the VHO like the tar ballast.

Shao,

The exact same ballast (WH7) can drive the 6 foot and even the 8 foot tubes. 6 foot are called F72VHO for VHOs and F72HOs for the reduced VHOs (basically HOs). So, just use those numbers to figure out the wiring diagram (as it turns out...the 2,3, 4, 6 and 8 foot have the same wiring diagram).

BTW, you can get the waterproof caps from Albrite too [img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] Don't know the price, but it might be cheaper from them.

Adam and Steve,

Just in case you don't have it, be sure to ask for the Fulham catalog when you visit Albrite. The catalog has all of the wiring diagrams.

Titus,

Actually, solid wires are suppose to sound better [img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] The interface between strands (insulation, oxide and etc) adds a non-linear component to the audio transmission. But...most people can't tell the difference because the rest of their equipment is causing more problems than the stranded wire.


- Victor.