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03-04-2005, 03:42 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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PFO dual 250 watt MH ballast any good?
Are these good ballasts? Are they noisy? I want to strech my dollars but want good stuff too! (yes I know how that sounds!)
Robert
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03-04-2005, 05:59 PM
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Anyone?
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If you feel so angry, so ripped off, so stepped on,
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03-04-2005, 10:18 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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Help!
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If you feel so empty, so used up, so let down,
If you feel so angry, so ripped off, so stepped on,
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03-04-2005, 10:36 PM
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learning
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sorry cant help you.... 
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Ro/di units are soooo coool, highly recommended
Dominic
much to learn..there is.. 
my tank
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03-04-2005, 10:36 PM
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It can be rebuilt.
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they are good ballasts. they are just not electronic ballasts. they can be loud. may not be in the beginning, but could become hummy after a while.
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03-04-2005, 10:53 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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Hmm...I think Ill have enough "hummy" stuff in the living room by the time this beast gets up n running. Bettehr go electronic.
Robert
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If you feel so empty, so used up, so let down,
If you feel so angry, so ripped off, so stepped on,
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03-04-2005, 10:57 PM
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Master of Perplexity
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Maybe I lucked out because I have a PFO dual HQI ballast and it not only doesn't hum, it runs cool too. I've got an Icecap electronc sitting on top of it and no worries. |
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03-04-2005, 11:05 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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Im so confused......
Robert
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03-04-2005, 11:13 PM
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Master of Perplexity
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So why did I buy a PFO to begin with? According to Sanjay Joshi's articles on light efficiencies, the Ushio DE's were pushed better (produced more PAR) by the PFO than by any other ballast. |
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03-04-2005, 11:22 PM
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I am thinking of going with mogul bulbs, are they decent bulbs compared to others style?
Robert
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03-04-2005, 11:38 PM
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It can be rebuilt.
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OK, we are talking about different ballasts. 
i was thinking of their cheapest options. their more expensive ones look like electronic ballasts.
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03-04-2005, 11:41 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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I think Ill just shell out the cash for a pair of Ice Caps. I think it would be hard to go wrong there!
Robert
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If you feel so empty, so used up, so let down,
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03-04-2005, 11:52 PM
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See my post re; the tank upgrade electronics are nice but you have to run them a LONG time to break even on the upcharge
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03-05-2005, 12:02 AM
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The Ninja MOD
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Another point to the fish room!
Robert
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If you feel so empty, so used up, so let down,
If you feel so angry, so ripped off, so stepped on,
You're not the only one refusing to back down
You're not the only one
So get up
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03-05-2005, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by motorslave
Another point to the fish room!
Robert
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well I just mention it in passing 
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When considering courage in battle, one should remember that there are 2 sides to every conflict.
The heroism of the losing side rarely gets remembered
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