regular metal halide balasts?

KrazyKuch · #1 01-08-2008, 03:23 AM

Yes those ballasts are just fine...same ones I use and practically get for free....(perks to the job)....

But the bulbs are all the wrong spectrum...they are to yellow!

Canuckgod420 · #2 01-08-2008, 03:57 AM

I've used lots of regular tar ballasts...there are plenty of bulbs that will run on them.
I've used hamiltons and vetures no problems.
However I always had probs firing XM bulbs.

KrazyKuch · #3 01-08-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuckgod420

However I always had probs firing XM bulbs.

mine have fired the xm's without problem

banditpowdercoat · #4 01-08-2008, 07:41 AM

Cool. I am making a hood for my 30g FW. Think I'll add a 175 in there.

fkshiu · #5 01-08-2008, 03:50 PM

As long as it's the right ANSI code (M57 for 175w probe and M137 for pulse) I don't see why not. I'm using an "industrial" dual M80, in fact.

banditpowdercoat · #6 01-08-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fkshiu

As long as it's the right ANSI code (M57 for 175w probe and M137 for pulse) I don't see why not. I'm using an "industrial" dual M80, in fact.

Ahh, thats what the M57 is for LOL. I know, I know, an Electrician and I didnt know that?? Well, I mostly do PLC programming/troubleshoting now, so dont work much with lighting and never paid attn to the code LOL

KrazyKuch · #7 01-08-2008, 10:26 PM

why are you putting a 175W metal halide on a fresh water tank??