What would it take to retrofit ?

pblogic · 06/01/2010, 11:45 PM

An aquatic life 4 bulb t5ho system with icecap ballasts? would it be generally plug and play? I've had it apart and I've seen the ballasts and wiring etc. Molex connectors much like from a PC's power supply which I'm very familiar with. Would I need additional wiring along with the icecap ballast or just the ballast itself using the wiring in place? If I can just do the ballast that's a huge upgrade in wattage for a pretty decent price

thanks!

billdogg · 06/02/2010, 06:09 AM

It should be pretty much plug n play - you will probably have to either cut off the molex connectors or get more, but the upgrade willbe more than worth it. One of my 660's is almost 20 years old and working like the day it was new.

pblogic · 06/02/2010, 08:08 AM

would it be worth ordering the icecap wiring harness?

billdogg · 06/02/2010, 09:14 AM

yes - they have a unique plug in the ballast and color coded wires - makes it very easy

06/01/2010, 11:45 PM	#1
pblogic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 157	What would it take to retrofit ? An aquatic life 4 bulb t5ho system with icecap ballasts? would it be generally plug and play? I've had it apart and I've seen the ballasts and wiring etc. Molex connectors much like from a PC's power supply which I'm very familiar with. Would I need additional wiring along with the icecap ballast or just the ballast itself using the wiring in place? If I can just do the ballast that's a huge upgrade in wattage for a pretty decent price thanks!

06/02/2010, 06:09 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	It should be pretty much plug n play - you will probably have to either cut off the molex connectors or get more, but the upgrade willbe more than worth it. One of my 660's is almost 20 years old and working like the day it was new. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/02/2010, 09:14 AM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	yes - they have a unique plug in the ballast and color coded wires - makes it very easy __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

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