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02-21-2008, 09:07 PM
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JUST SAY NO! TO TAP WATER
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: FLORIDA...2 blocks from a huge saltwater only fish store :)
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is this a good ballasts for the buck for 2-400w mh's?
was thinking about ordering this for 2-400 watt mh's..is this a good brand?price?..its magnetic..is that good? i thought all ballasts were magnetic..what else are they other then magnetic and why is magnetic better?
| Blue Wave II: 2-400W Pulse Start w/ DS-DP | 
+ enlarge | - Manufacturer: Sunlight Supply
- Dimensions: 22.0" x 8.0" x 9.0" (L x W x H)
- Availability: In Stock - Usually ships in 24 hours
- Item #: 104720
- Remote assembled metal halide ballast with dual switches and dual power-cords for independent lamp control for 2-400 watt metal halide bulbs complete with major brand, US made pulse start magnetic ballast cores (ANSI Code: M135), high temperature capacitors, aluminum enclosure with blue powder coat finish, back-lit On-Off switches, grounded power-cords, carrying handle, rubber feet, and louvers for cooling. Does not include lamp cords. Warranty: 2 year.
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02-25-2008, 07:55 PM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Livingston Parish, Denham Springs, Louisiana
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Blue wave is a very good ballast, Also check out Ice cap and some others for pricing
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02-25-2008, 11:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: spartanburg, south carolina
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Ballasts are typically either magnetic or electronic. The Ice Cap ballasts are electronic, which provide lower operating temps, less energy use, higher light output, and supposedly longer bulb life. Like Vinnie said, Blue Waves are good.
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02-25-2008, 11:08 PM
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SHARK
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: DFW, Texas
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blue waves are great ballast very dependible
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chrischris not tomtom
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03-22-2008, 10:07 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Marlboro, Ma.
Posts: 1,307
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hng
Ballasts are typically either magnetic or electronic. The Ice Cap ballasts are electronic, which provide lower operating temps, less energy use, higher light output, and supposedly longer bulb life. Like Vinnie said, Blue Waves are good.
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I don't agree with one thing here. The one drawback to electronic ballasts is they put out less light than magnetic ballasts not more. A standard M59 magnetic ballast will drive the bulbs harder and produce more PAR, however they also draw more current and use more electricity.
http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.c...ectballast.php
At a quick glance they don't have the same bulbs tested for the puls start M135 ballast like you posted but they seem similar to the elctroin Icecap ballast.
Last edited by mg; 03-22-2008 at 10:14 AM.
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