250 watt HQI DE ballst

golfish · 08/31/2018, 04:10 PM

I had two Sunlight supply 250 watt ballast, I assume they were M80 ballast. I have only been using one for the last couple years. One of them died about a month ago and the other died a couple days ago, they were both 13+ years old.
I can't find anything to replace it other than the adjustable ballast that run different wattage and style bulbs. Is it better to get the ballast that runs 150-250 watts or 250-400 watts?

TIA

Fish

Ccoffel81 · 08/31/2018, 05:25 PM

I would get the bigger one. It leaves room to upgrade later.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

moondoggy4 · 09/01/2018, 09:47 AM

You can still buy Hamilton M80 ballast.

golfish · 09/01/2018, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

You can still buy Hamilton M80 ballast.

I can't seem to find them anywhere, please link away if you find one instock

hkgar · 09/02/2018, 11:53 AM

I have 3. PM sent

on the spot · 09/02/2018, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfish

I had two Sunlight supply 250 watt ballast, I assume they were M80 ballast. I have only been using one for the last couple years. One of them died about a month ago and the other died a couple days ago, they were both 13+ years old.
I can't find anything to replace it other than the adjustable ballast that run different wattage and style bulbs. Is it better to get the ballast that runs 150-250 watts or 250-400 watts?

TIA

Fish

I'd open them up and replace the likely faulty capacitor. at least confirm before scrapping the whole thing. inexpensive repair. a couple wires.

golfish · 09/02/2018, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by on the spot

I'd open them up and replace the likely faulty capacitor. at least confirm before scrapping the whole thing. inexpensive repair. a couple wires.

Seeing how I wasn't able to find any, I opened it up last night. I didn't get any further that that. Thanks

Hey Gary, I'll let you know ...Thanks

tkeracer619 · 09/02/2018, 08:47 PM

Here is the Hamilton m80 ballast.

This is the last source for these ballasts so I encourage anyone who wants them in the future to support Hamilton and get these instead of the electronic ballasts.

https://hamiltontechnology.com/index...product_id=180

golfish · 09/02/2018, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

Here is the Hamilton m80 ballast.

This is the last source for these ballasts so I encourage anyone who wants them in the future to support Hamilton and get these instead of the electronic ballasts.

https://hamiltontechnology.com/index...product_id=180

Been out of stock all week

tkeracer619 · 09/02/2018, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfish

Been out of stock all week

Have you called them?

golfish · 09/09/2018, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by on the spot

I'd open them up and replace the likely faulty capacitor. at least confirm before scrapping the whole thing. inexpensive repair. a couple wires.

I found a place in N.Y. (ebay) that had the capacitor. Its up a running like a champ. Thanks for the suggestion.

08/31/2018, 04:10 PM	#1
golfish Team RC Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 6,776	250 watt HQI DE ballst I had two Sunlight supply 250 watt ballast, I assume they were M80 ballast. I have only been using one for the last couple years. One of them died about a month ago and the other died a couple days ago, they were both 13+ years old. I can't find anything to replace it other than the adjustable ballast that run different wattage and style bulbs. Is it better to get the ballast that runs 150-250 watts or 250-400 watts? TIA Fish __________________ grow em, frag em, trade em... Current Tank Info: TOTM curse

09/02/2018, 11:53 AM	#5
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	I have 3. PM sent __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

09/02/2018, 08:47 PM	#8
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Here is the Hamilton m80 ballast. This is the last source for these ballasts so I encourage anyone who wants them in the future to support Hamilton and get these instead of the electronic ballasts. https://hamiltontechnology.com/index...product_id=180 __________________ 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.

08/31/2018, 05:25 PM	#2
Ccoffel81 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: So. Ill. Posts: 90	I would get the bigger one. It leaves room to upgrade later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/01/2018, 09:47 AM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	You can still buy Hamilton M80 ballast.