Which electronic ballast for Pheonix 14K SE bulb?

Tomoko Schum · 06/17/2011, 09:25 AM

Hi y'all,

I need to replace one of my electronic ballasts since it is operating erratically. It fails to come on every other day or even more frequently now.

I have three 250W Phoenix 14K SE bulbs over my 180 gallon tank. I have two IceCap ballasts that are working well. Which ballast/what make do you recommend to replace the one with problem in order to maintain the uniform look?

wesley6610 · 06/17/2011, 09:30 AM

Why not replace it with an Icecap ballast from Coralvue, they are the same technology from what I read, just re-branded since they were acquired. Someone correct me if I'm mistaken.

on the spot · 06/17/2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomoko Schum

...Which ballast/what make do you recommend to replace the one with problem in order to maintain the uniform look?

Have you seen something to suggest that one ballast would make an appreciable difference over another? I remember reading (I think) Sanjay's work suggested electronics were relatively equal.

How old are your two Icecaps? That might make a difference?

t4zalews · 06/17/2011, 10:00 AM

galaxy..love um

06/17/2011, 09:25 AM	#1
Tomoko Schum Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 4,166	Which electronic ballast for Pheonix 14K SE bulb? Hi y'all, I need to replace one of my electronic ballasts since it is operating erratically. It fails to come on every other day or even more frequently now. I have three 250W Phoenix 14K SE bulbs over my 180 gallon tank. I have two IceCap ballasts that are working well. Which ballast/what make do you recommend to replace the one with problem in order to maintain the uniform look?

06/17/2011, 09:30 AM	#2
wesley6610 Water Lover Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 576	Why not replace it with an Icecap ballast from Coralvue, they are the same technology from what I read, just re-branded since they were acquired. Someone correct me if I'm mistaken. __________________ Current tank: 75RR gallon AGA drilled, SRO-1000INT skimmer, 2x Vortech MP40W ES (WXM), Tunze 1073.05 return, ATI SP 6x54W, GEO kalk reactor, LM3 dosing, Mixed reef... managed by Apex.

06/17/2011, 10:00 AM	#4
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