how i connect Reflex Cube 250w m80 to lumen bright reflectors

machote · 03/19/2014, 12:47 PM

any one have an idea how i can connect my reflectors to this ballast? do i need a special cord? they have 5 cords on their web but i have no idea which one i need or if i can connect my cables direct to the ballast i hope some one can help me i want them for my 4 250w on m80 radium build

rockworm · 03/19/2014, 06:18 PM

I have the mini wide reflectors with mogul recepticle. The mogul wire is a 14/3 cable that is open ended. There is a black, white and green wire within the cable.

I use Coralvue 250w electronic ballast. The ballast wire was also open ended so I just connected the same colours together. I don't know anything about the m80 ballast so the connection may be different.

James77 · 03/19/2014, 06:34 PM

This one:
http://www.aqua-medic.com/product/oc...-adapter-cord/

Looks like what plugs to their ballast, you may want to check with them to be 100% sure. You can cut off that other plug and splice.

You can also do what I did...wire it directly to the ballast. You lose the ability of quick disconnection, but it saves money. Wiring it is not hard at all if you have some basic electric skills. Where the wires connect insode is self explanatory as the ground connection is directly beneath the female plug. You ccan remove the female plug and run the wire through that hole. Its about 10 small screws to open the ballast, and one nut insdie.

tkeracer619 · 03/19/2014, 06:41 PM

It's roughly wall voltage running through the lines except for startup. A heavy duty extension cord works fine for a connection if you want to hardwire it. I prefer to use the quick disconnects and think it's worth it. I take my reflectors down and spray them with di each time I change the bulbs.

Di is what you should clean them with. Nothing else.

tinkerman · 03/19/2014, 07:48 PM

You need one per ballast. Hope it is ok to post the link. http://www.aquacave.com/Quick-Discon...lug-P1892.aspx This is what I got for reflex cube 250w and lumenbright mini's.

redwingrob40 · 03/19/2014, 07:55 PM

Here is what I used to connect mine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

machote · 03/19/2014, 07:57 PM

TnkZ guys this comunity rulez. Can you guys plz post pics so i can have an idea do you still have them that way james?

machote · 03/20/2014, 05:31 PM

http://www.aqua-medic.com/products/l...acement-parts/ here is a cable with 3 wires this one would become more easy to install?

James77 · 03/20/2014, 06:22 PM

I don't have those ballasts anymore, I stuck with BlueWave. The Reeflex are great ballasts though, I mainly stuck with the BW because the cords matched.

That linked to a page full of items.....but if you get the 3 prong male and aplice off that, it would be the easiest.

GQuinn · 03/20/2014, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerman

You need one per ballast. Hope it is ok to post the link. http://www.aquacave.com/Quick-Discon...lug-P1892.aspx This is what I got for reflex cube 250w and lumenbright mini's.

This is what I used in the past.

redwingrob40 · 03/21/2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwingrob40

Here is what I used to connect mine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here are some pics of the replacements I used on my reflectors...
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redwingrob40 · 03/21/2014, 11:48 AM

Hers another

machote · 03/21/2014, 12:10 PM

And the other side of the cable? Were you bought them?

redwingrob40 · 03/21/2014, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machote

And the other side of the cable? Were you bought them?

They are cord ends that you wire onto your reflector. I cut the original ends off of my reflectors, the. Screwed the new coed ends on. Wasn't too terribly hard to do, and I'm not a very good diy'er...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

03/19/2014, 12:47 PM	#1
machote Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 124	how i connect Reflex Cube 250w m80 to lumen bright reflectors any one have an idea how i can connect my reflectors to this ballast? do i need a special cord? they have 5 cords on their web but i have no idea which one i need or if i can connect my cables direct to the ballast i hope some one can help me i want them for my 4 250w on m80 radium build

03/19/2014, 06:18 PM	#2
rockworm A-counting guy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 673	I have the mini wide reflectors with mogul recepticle. The mogul wire is a 14/3 cable that is open ended. There is a black, white and green wire within the cable. I use Coralvue 250w electronic ballast. The ballast wire was also open ended so I just connected the same colours together. I don't know anything about the m80 ballast so the connection may be different. __________________ You can see my 400g build thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2577596 Current Tank Info: 400g SPS and 75g non SPS

03/19/2014, 06:34 PM	#3
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	This one: http://www.aqua-medic.com/product/oc...-adapter-cord/ Looks like what plugs to their ballast, you may want to check with them to be 100% sure. You can cut off that other plug and splice. You can also do what I did...wire it directly to the ballast. You lose the ability of quick disconnection, but it saves money. Wiring it is not hard at all if you have some basic electric skills. Where the wires connect insode is self explanatory as the ground connection is directly beneath the female plug. You ccan remove the female plug and run the wire through that hole. Its about 10 small screws to open the ballast, and one nut insdie. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

03/19/2014, 06:41 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	It's roughly wall voltage running through the lines except for startup. A heavy duty extension cord works fine for a connection if you want to hardwire it. I prefer to use the quick disconnects and think it's worth it. I take my reflectors down and spray them with di each time I change the bulbs. Di is what you should clean them with. Nothing else. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

03/20/2014, 06:22 PM	#9
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	I don't have those ballasts anymore, I stuck with BlueWave. The Reeflex are great ballasts though, I mainly stuck with the BW because the cords matched. That linked to a page full of items.....but if you get the 3 prong male and aplice off that, it would be the easiest. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

03/19/2014, 07:48 PM	#5
tinkerman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moorhead,MN Posts: 386	You need one per ballast. Hope it is ok to post the link. http://www.aquacave.com/Quick-Discon...lug-P1892.aspx This is what I got for reflex cube 250w and lumenbright mini's.

03/19/2014, 07:55 PM	#6
redwingrob40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 264	Here is what I used to connect mine http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

03/19/2014, 07:57 PM	#7
machote Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 124	TnkZ guys this comunity rulez. Can you guys plz post pics so i can have an idea do you still have them that way james?

03/20/2014, 05:31 PM	#8
machote Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 124	http://www.aqua-medic.com/products/l...acement-parts/ here is a cable with 3 wires this one would become more easy to install?

03/21/2014, 12:10 PM	#13
machote Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 124	And the other side of the cable? Were you bought them?