Icecap 430s running T5s

RobbsReef85 · 12/02/2009, 03:56 PM

Hey all,
I have some Icecap 430 ballasts. I was wondering/hoping to find out if these ballasts will overdrive (2) 36" 39w T5 bulbs?

If so, how about (2) 48" 54w T5s?

thanks for the input

nanojg · 12/02/2009, 04:24 PM

Yes, I think it will drive the 39 watts to around 65 watts and the 54 to around 80. The 430 overdrives 2 t5 bulbs.

James77 · 12/02/2009, 04:35 PM

Either of the Icecap ballasts will overdrive any T5 bulb.

kimber45 · 12/02/2009, 04:42 PM

the 430 will only drive 2 lamps no matter what wattage.

it will also overdrive but just not as much as it's big brother the 660.

figure around 50 watts for 39w lamps and 70 watts for the 54w lamps.

proper cooling is important to hit these numbers.

RobbsReef85 · 12/05/2009, 10:28 PM

awesome!

Thanks for the quick responses.

so with 8 39w bulbs i can possible pull 400 watts...exciting!

aeontrue · 12/05/2009, 11:45 PM

430 any 2 lights
660 4 t-5

12/02/2009, 03:56 PM	#1
RobbsReef85 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 343	Icecap 430s running T5s Hey all, I have some Icecap 430 ballasts. I was wondering/hoping to find out if these ballasts will overdrive (2) 36" 39w T5 bulbs? If so, how about (2) 48" 54w T5s? thanks for the input

12/02/2009, 04:35 PM	#3
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Either of the Icecap ballasts will overdrive any T5 bulb. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

12/05/2009, 11:45 PM	#6
aeontrue Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mexico city, san diego CA Posts: 38	430 any 2 lights 660 4 t-5 __________________ ORGULLOSO MIEMBRO DE LA MAFIA DE LOS FOROS Current Tank Info: 170 g sps

12/02/2009, 04:24 PM	#2
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	Yes, I think it will drive the 39 watts to around 65 watts and the 54 to around 80. The 430 overdrives 2 t5 bulbs.

12/02/2009, 04:42 PM	#4
kimber45 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 455	the 430 will only drive 2 lamps no matter what wattage. it will also overdrive but just not as much as it's big brother the 660. figure around 50 watts for 39w lamps and 70 watts for the 54w lamps. proper cooling is important to hit these numbers.

12/05/2009, 10:28 PM	#5
RobbsReef85 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 343	awesome! Thanks for the quick responses. so with 8 39w bulbs i can possible pull 400 watts...exciting!