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10/25/2008, 12:04 AM
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Ice Cap 660?s
I just got a ice cap 660 to run my 3 VHOs over my 90. I got the ballast used, so I don't have any of the paper work on it. Is there a place I can possibly download a manual or any paper work on it? I got the wiring diagram from the Ice cap web site.
Also, is there anything I need to do special as far as wiring this goes that is not on the diagram? What size wiring? I plan on mounting the ballast in my cabinet with all my other electrical, so from ballast to end caps I am looking at around less than 10ft but will go with that to be on the safe side. Probably closer to 8 in all reality. Any tips or suggestions before I start would be great. I have some after market water proof end caps now, do i need to just chuck those and go with the Ice cap ones, or will these work? How bulky are the IC end caps? I have just over 48" in my canopy, so space will be tight with a 48" bulb. I was told by premium aquatics that the 48" bulb with the IC end caps would fit in my canopy just fine.
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10/25/2008, 03:37 AM
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Get the Icecap Endcaps. They come in two parts, mounting bracket and end cap. Not cheap but I think they are worth it. The wiring harness that comes with 660 is 6ft. You can get an extension that gets you another 6 ft. Once again not cheap, but it's easier than trying to extend each wire. Diagram Link: http://www.icecapinc.com/fluorescent%20ballasts.htm download .pdf left side nav bar. Have fun Catman |
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10/25/2008, 06:09 AM
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+1 with catman. the best route is to order the wiring harness from IC. I have a set of IC endcaps that are probably 15 years old and going strong. well worth the investment.
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10/25/2008, 05:31 PM
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Thats cool. I will try that then. I have the wiring diagram already, but thanks for the link. I will just try to order the endcaps and the wireing harness.
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10/25/2008, 08:51 PM
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I hate that the IceCap harness wires are only 6ft long! I DIY'd my own 16 pin harness extension from Radio Shack for an extra 10ft.
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10/25/2008, 08:54 PM
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How did that work for you? I have all that stuff here at work I guess I could try it myself. Preuss Pets in Lansing MI has used ones for sale.
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