ICECAP660 in a Nova 36"

Imzadi · 04/15/2010, 11:31 AM

Okay, this time I am going to ask the questions BEFORE I actually destroy something this time... a little out of character, I know...

I have a Nova Extreme 3" x 6 lamp fixture. Looks liek one of the ballasts has burnt out. The one that has just the 2 lamps on it. I haven't opened it up yet, but do I assume that the there is 2 ballasts, one running 2 lamps, and one running 4? A friend of mine runs a little salty LFS here in town, and he has an ICECAP 660 that he is gonna sell cheap. How should I do this? Should I put the ICECAP in place of the blown ballast, and run just 2 daytime lamps off of it, or do I move the stock one, that is running the 4 lamps, over to the 2 lamp switch and put the ICECAP on the 4 lamp side? i am not 100% on the way it works, but the ballast has a maximum amount that it will run, but does it have a minimum? Right now I have 4 Actinics in the fixture, and I have a couple of GLO retros on it to get light in it, until I figure this out.

Any ideas? Am I missing something? how would YOU solve this?

Imzadi · 04/15/2010, 02:55 PM

I double checked the situation, and I was wrong. It is half of the 4-lamp side of the fixture that is not working. I have 2 blue in the half of the 4-lamp side that are working, and 2 blue in the 2-lamp side. If I put the Icecap in the 4 lamp side, and power the actinics... thats not a great idea, is it?

ug. I guess I gotta tear the thing apart to get my answers.

rtparty · 04/15/2010, 03:10 PM

Do not use an IC660 in that fixture!

a) It probably won't fit in the fixture anyways.

b) you will create a TON of heat with that ballast and do not have the cooling in place. You will go through bulbs every 4 to 6 months if lucky.

Contact Current and see what they say to do or get a new fixture.

Imzadi · 04/15/2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Do not use an IC660 in that fixture!

a) It probably won't fit in the fixture anyways.

b) you will create a TON of heat with that ballast and do not have the cooling in place. You will go through bulbs every 4 to 6 months if lucky.

Contact Current and see what they say to do or get a new fixture.

Ah... See, this is what I wanted to know. I wondered if it you eat up the bulbs... it makes sense.

Darn. Now I gotta try to find a ballast in Canada.

Imzadi · 04/15/2010, 07:07 PM

Does ANYONE know where I can find a ballast supplier in Canada, or that will ship to Canada?!?!?!

Johnny C · 04/15/2010, 08:53 PM

I believe the ballasts used are made by Sunpark. Either way, I would suggest contacting Current and seek the proper replacement ballast. JMO

04/15/2010, 11:31 AM	#1
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	ICECAP660 in a Nova 36" Okay, this time I am going to ask the questions BEFORE I actually destroy something this time... a little out of character, I know... I have a Nova Extreme 3" x 6 lamp fixture. Looks liek one of the ballasts has burnt out. The one that has just the 2 lamps on it. I haven't opened it up yet, but do I assume that the there is 2 ballasts, one running 2 lamps, and one running 4? A friend of mine runs a little salty LFS here in town, and he has an ICECAP 660 that he is gonna sell cheap. How should I do this? Should I put the ICECAP in place of the blown ballast, and run just 2 daytime lamps off of it, or do I move the stock one, that is running the 4 lamps, over to the 2 lamp switch and put the ICECAP on the 4 lamp side? i am not 100% on the way it works, but the ballast has a maximum amount that it will run, but does it have a minimum? Right now I have 4 Actinics in the fixture, and I have a couple of GLO retros on it to get light in it, until I figure this out. Any ideas? Am I missing something? how would YOU solve this? __________________ If you don't agree with me, that's fine... just go, think about it some more, and come back when you do. Current Tank Info: 120g Freshie, 55g salty with a 2/3 BeanAnimal. BA METHOD - TESTIFY! I am a DIY Disaster, but I am saving money! Damsel FREE since 07/08/09!

04/15/2010, 02:55 PM	#2
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	I double checked the situation, and I was wrong. It is half of the 4-lamp side of the fixture that is not working. I have 2 blue in the half of the 4-lamp side that are working, and 2 blue in the 2-lamp side. If I put the Icecap in the 4 lamp side, and power the actinics... thats not a great idea, is it? ug. I guess I gotta tear the thing apart to get my answers. __________________ If you don't agree with me, that's fine... just go, think about it some more, and come back when you do. Current Tank Info: 120g Freshie, 55g salty with a 2/3 BeanAnimal. BA METHOD - TESTIFY! I am a DIY Disaster, but I am saving money! Damsel FREE since 07/08/09!

04/15/2010, 03:10 PM	#3
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Do not use an IC660 in that fixture! a) It probably won't fit in the fixture anyways. b) you will create a TON of heat with that ballast and do not have the cooling in place. You will go through bulbs every 4 to 6 months if lucky. Contact Current and see what they say to do or get a new fixture. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

04/15/2010, 07:07 PM	#5
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	Does ANYONE know where I can find a ballast supplier in Canada, or that will ship to Canada?!?!?! __________________ If you don't agree with me, that's fine... just go, think about it some more, and come back when you do. Current Tank Info: 120g Freshie, 55g salty with a 2/3 BeanAnimal. BA METHOD - TESTIFY! I am a DIY Disaster, but I am saving money! Damsel FREE since 07/08/09!

04/15/2010, 08:53 PM	#6
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	I believe the ballasts used are made by Sunpark. Either way, I would suggest contacting Current and seek the proper replacement ballast. JMO __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau