Sunlight Supply's Blue Wave 1 175 watt ballast... any opinions??

Reeferon · 08/15/2008, 09:44 AM

I am considering buying some of these ballasts...

Does anyone have andy feed back on them??

I am not too sure about them and i want to make sure I buy a good ballast.

stanlalee · 08/15/2008, 10:03 AM

I used it (dual 175w pulse start) with aqualine AB 175w bulbs and reef optic batwings for a year. worked flawlessly and built like a tank. You do get that magnetic ballast buzz particularly noticeable on start up but thats the only complaint. ran cool. I bought it because of the reputation of how well built it was as far as magnetic ballast go. for the closeout $65 premium aquatics is selling them for its a steal! I dont even need one but may buy one or two anyway for a future frag tank.

08/15/2008, 09:44 AM	#1
Reeferon Moved On Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 748	Sunlight Supply's Blue Wave 1 175 watt ballast... any opinions?? I am considering buying some of these ballasts... Does anyone have andy feed back on them?? I am not too sure about them and i want to make sure I buy a good ballast.

08/15/2008, 10:03 AM	#2
stanlalee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 1,799	I used it (dual 175w pulse start) with aqualine AB 175w bulbs and reef optic batwings for a year. worked flawlessly and built like a tank. You do get that magnetic ballast buzz particularly noticeable on start up but thats the only complaint. ran cool. I bought it because of the reputation of how well built it was as far as magnetic ballast go. for the closeout $65 premium aquatics is selling them for its a steal! I dont even need one but may buy one or two anyway for a future frag tank.