Electronic ballast?

Skepperz · 12/24/2006, 04:56 AM

i just wanted to see if anyone are using these e-ballasts

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/250W-220V-MET...QQcmdZViewItem

DrBDC · 12/24/2006, 11:03 AM

Well it will require a 220v power source so you'll need some electrical supply work to fire it. I think I'd go with this for less money and a well known respected brand:

http://www.hellolights.com/aroelba.html

Skepperz · 12/24/2006, 05:14 PM

Thanks for that mate, in Australia so 220v. Do you still think it's worth getting the one you suggested?

bertoni · 12/24/2006, 05:35 PM

Ballasts do vary in performance, and some units seem to be a fire hazard. I'd stick with a better-known brand.

Skepperz · 12/25/2006, 06:08 PM

thanks for the info bertoni

12/24/2006, 04:56 AM	#1
Skepperz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 364	Electronic ballast? i just wanted to see if anyone are using these e-ballasts http://cgi.ebay.com.au/250W-220V-MET...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 40g Main display 10g Sump Lifereef Overflow Rio 2600 on a Scwd return LIGHTING 4x36w Pl 2x30w PC Lotts of natrual sunlight

12/24/2006, 11:03 AM	#2
DrBDC Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ballwin, Missouri Posts: 10,358	Well it will require a 220v power source so you'll need some electrical supply work to fire it. I think I'd go with this for less money and a well known respected brand: http://www.hellolights.com/aroelba.html __________________ Some drink at the fountain of knowledge, some just gargle, but most are rabid. Current Tank Info: 180g sps+75 softy/lps on one system tunze's, seio's, mjmods, aquacontroller w/add ons, 2X400 XM10000 and 3X160 vho actinic, 110g sump, 110 frag tank, Geo Beckett and other stuff

12/24/2006, 05:14 PM	#3
Skepperz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 364	Thanks for that mate, in Australia so 220v. Do you still think it's worth getting the one you suggested? __________________ 40g Main display 10g Sump Lifereef Overflow Rio 2600 on a Scwd return LIGHTING 4x36w Pl 2x30w PC Lotts of natrual sunlight

12/24/2006, 05:35 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Ballasts do vary in performance, and some units seem to be a fire hazard. I'd stick with a better-known brand. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

12/25/2006, 06:08 PM	#5
Skepperz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 364	thanks for the info bertoni __________________ 40g Main display 10g Sump Lifereef Overflow Rio 2600 on a Scwd return LIGHTING 4x36w Pl 2x30w PC Lotts of natrual sunlight