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02-13-2006, 12:37 PM
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Whuch' you need?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: West Saint Paul
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Looking for a IC 430 ballast/harness and endcaps
I am looking for a IC 430 retro. I am downgrading my 125 from Mh to VHO. If any one has an extra one let me know. I need to run 2 6' bulbs.
I am willing to trade a IC 250w retro (ballast/wiring/socket/reflector) for the 430.
Let me know.
Derek
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02-13-2006, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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what kind of mh setup are you using? Are you going to sell it? I have tanks galore I am looking for lighting for.
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02-13-2006, 02:34 PM
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I have 3 IC 250 with retro on the tank. I am going to get rid of one (one way or another) and keep the other two. If I can find a IC 430 for sale I can sell one f the retros otherwise I would trade for the 420
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02-14-2006, 12:09 PM
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02-14-2006, 01:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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don't think your going to find too many 430's....most people opt for the 660 for a little more $
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02-14-2006, 02:11 PM
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Whuch' you need?
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perhaps there is some one who want to upgrade from the 430 to the 660 and they need some cash...
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02-15-2006, 10:26 PM
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anyone?
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02-15-2006, 10:41 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rochester
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 | | | | | LT-IC660-009 | SALE PRICE $144.99 | | IceCaps VHO Model 660 electronic fluorescent ballast. Each ballast lights up t...more |
I am ordering some stuff, just add $5 shipping and you got a 660 for $150.
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02-16-2006, 08:31 AM
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Whuch' you need?
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Why would Im pay more for a ballast that still only runs 2 6' bulbs?
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02-16-2006, 09:58 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rochester
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from what i see, the 660 runs more bulbs than the 430.
430 runs a max of 12' or 3x48"
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02-16-2006, 10:11 AM
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I dont need 48" bulbs. 6;=72" 12 is PERFECT!!!
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02-16-2006, 10:35 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rochester
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I know.....my point was the 660 will give you more flex and is about the same price
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02-16-2006, 11:54 AM
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One other point that hasn't been mentioned 660, I'm running 2 72" bulbs and 1 48" bulb on a 660. I use the 48" for the 3rd bulb on that ballast because with the corner overflows don't need to light to back corners and that's the max a single 660 can do.
Also, 660 does produce 20% MORE output than a 430. So bulbs will be brighter. On the flipside, the do use 20% more electricity so if using for actinics where it doesn't matter as much 430 will save you a little bulb life and a little electricity. This is true for all flourescents except for T5s. where both the 430 & 660 run them the same output. Just the 430 is a max of 2 bulbs while the 660 is a max of 4 T5s.
Last edited by David Grigor; 02-16-2006 at 12:01 PM.
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02-17-2006, 01:57 PM
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