ice cap 250 watt MH ballast wiring

ros_sco · 06/01/2008, 08:05 PM

Does anyone know what the output wiring is like on the Icecap 250 watt MH ballast? Is there a plug that requires a special cord, or is there just wires? The ballasts I am replacing are ARO 175 watt and are wired with basic twist on electrical connectors.
Thanks

shawnz28 · 06/01/2008, 08:15 PM

The new models have a quickdisconnect plug on them but there are adaptors available that can be added to the wiring to the socket to make it plug and play when done

http://icecapinc.com/wiring%20harnesses.htm

turtleman9100 · 06/01/2008, 08:35 PM

I ordered 2 of the new ones last week. Strange this is one came with a quick disconnect that I had to find a pc power extent
sion cable for. The other had a long cable hardwired in the ballast instead of the quick disconnect. I would have sent it aback but it was exactly what I needed so I kept it. I bought from marinedepot.com. I am not sure if they have different wiring configurations of the ballast but you should make sure you get what you need. Just my 2 cents.

ros_sco · 06/01/2008, 09:39 PM

So the output on the newer ones is actually a quick disconnect same as a pc power cord? I will have to call the vendor and see what his stock is configured with.

06/01/2008, 08:05 PM	#1
ros_sco Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 761	ice cap 250 watt MH ballast wiring Does anyone know what the output wiring is like on the Icecap 250 watt MH ballast? Is there a plug that requires a special cord, or is there just wires? The ballasts I am replacing are ARO 175 watt and are wired with basic twist on electrical connectors. Thanks __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: 210 gallon 72"L x 25"H x 27"W custom 3/4" acrylic reef tank with custom sump, 3 x Radion XR30 Pro with 2 80 watt T5, Aqua C EV180 skimmer, Geo 818 CA reactor, 4 x Vortech mp40 & 2 MP60, Apex controller

06/01/2008, 08:15 PM	#2
shawnz28 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Amherst Ohio Posts: 3,277	The new models have a quickdisconnect plug on them but there are adaptors available that can be added to the wiring to the socket to make it plug and play when done http://icecapinc.com/wiring%20harnesses.htm __________________ Shawn Current Tank Info: 93g cube

06/01/2008, 08:35 PM	#3
turtleman9100 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 570	I ordered 2 of the new ones last week. Strange this is one came with a quick disconnect that I had to find a pc power extent sion cable for. The other had a long cable hardwired in the ballast instead of the quick disconnect. I would have sent it aback but it was exactly what I needed so I kept it. I bought from marinedepot.com. I am not sure if they have different wiring configurations of the ballast but you should make sure you get what you need. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Let's make better mistakes tomorrow....................... Current Tank Info: 150 gallon tall mixed reef, 1/2 HP Chiller, Bubble King Mini 180, GEO 818cr

06/01/2008, 09:39 PM	#4
ros_sco Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 761	So the output on the newer ones is actually a quick disconnect same as a pc power cord? I will have to call the vendor and see what his stock is configured with. __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: 210 gallon 72"L x 25"H x 27"W custom 3/4" acrylic reef tank with custom sump, 3 x Radion XR30 Pro with 2 80 watt T5, Aqua C EV180 skimmer, Geo 818 CA reactor, 4 x Vortech mp40 & 2 MP60, Apex controller