70W MH DIY*need ballast*

mseepman · #1 03-03-2009, 11:02 PM

I wouldn't assume that you can't get one. They are on real cheap right now so even with some shipping, it should be worth it.

Call their 1-800 number and speak to them...they will help you out.

brizzo · #2 03-04-2009, 12:45 AM

Wow! I was searching around fleabay, found a couple models .. then was searching for places to buy ...

No other brand/price can even get close to touching ballastwise (100 - 120 versus 30)....

Check out http://www.hatchtransformers.com/ if you're willing to pay over $100 .. they seem to have some nice models and in various sizes and mounting configurations.

mseepman · #3 03-04-2009, 03:49 PM

Here's another option...http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50160

Naked Wookie · #4 03-04-2009, 05:47 PM

I might have to look into that. right now talking with Liv in aquaria canada he apparently has a ballast he can sell me so likely going to go that route

TheMikey · #5 03-05-2009, 01:34 AM

Yeah, I ditched the DIY MH after I found out what a pain it was going to be to get a ballast. I also felt more comfortable going with a pre-made unit so I bought a lightly used 96W T5HO after checking out Nano-reef's thread on T5s... the colour combinations seem exciting.

Incidently I have a couple of MH bulbs sitting around if you want to buy some

mseepman · #6 03-05-2009, 01:46 AM

I really love the MH-T5HO combo that I made up for my tank. I think the only thing I would do differently would be to DIY the T5 part rather than utilizing a fixture inside my Canopy. Then I would have used 4 18" T5HO bulbs rather than just 2.