Icecap 3000 for T5s?

B33FST3W · 04/19/2006, 08:17 PM

I was wondering if 2 Icecap 3000 ballasts would work for a T5 fixture for my tank. I want to run 2 24" actinics on one ballast, and 2 24" aquablues on the other. The reason for not using the Icecap 430 or 660 is that I am trying to save on the cost of the system while still getting the output of Icecap ballasts.

Thanks,

Stew

horkn · 04/19/2006, 09:02 PM

does the IC 3000 even run t5ho? i see its made for t8s.

it also appears that it does not overdrive the builbs like the 430/660, so, i doubt it will do what you want it to.

If it did, wouldnt you think it would take sales away from the 430/660 since its cheaper?

B33FST3W · 04/20/2006, 11:55 AM

marine depot says that it is designed to run any normal output t8 t5 or CFL lamps. Even if it does not overdrive the lamps wouldnt it still be good for driving the actinics since you are not trying to get PAR out of them?

The Grim Reefer · 04/20/2006, 12:53 PM

I don't think the 3000 is designed for HO T5 lamps, go ask about it in the Ice Cap forum, they are good about answering such questions.

04/19/2006, 08:17 PM	#1
B33FST3W Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 173	Icecap 3000 for T5s? I was wondering if 2 Icecap 3000 ballasts would work for a T5 fixture for my tank. I want to run 2 24" actinics on one ballast, and 2 24" aquablues on the other. The reason for not using the Icecap 430 or 660 is that I am trying to save on the cost of the system while still getting the output of Icecap ballasts. Thanks, Stew

04/19/2006, 09:02 PM	#2
horkn Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: milwaukee wisconsin Posts: 4,125	does the IC 3000 even run t5ho? i see its made for t8s. it also appears that it does not overdrive the builbs like the 430/660, so, i doubt it will do what you want it to. If it did, wouldnt you think it would take sales away from the 430/660 since its cheaper? __________________ people write stupid things in this space Current Tank Info: 200g DIY wood reef, 2x 250w SE 10k MH 2x80 t5ho, 75g sump, Geo Ca RX, ASD 6" recirc skimmer

04/20/2006, 12:53 PM	#4
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	I don't think the 3000 is designed for HO T5 lamps, go ask about it in the Ice Cap forum, they are good about answering such questions. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

04/20/2006, 11:55 AM	#3
B33FST3W Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 173	marine depot says that it is designed to run any normal output t8 t5 or CFL lamps. Even if it does not overdrive the lamps wouldnt it still be good for driving the actinics since you are not trying to get PAR out of them?