Lumatek Ballast

FroggyFeet · 03/27/2008, 04:05 PM

If I bought a 240v 250Watt ballast does that mean that I can plug two reflectors into the ballast? Also I saw that the connector on the Lumatek is a three prong, is this considered a RAW cord? Sorry for the newb questions but I have only bought fixtures to date. After looking at the luminarc reflectors and the lumatek ballast it looks like I could put together a sweet little set up. And one more thing Lumatek's are pulse starts correct? So doesn't that mean I have to use a radium bulb or something that can soft start.

Thanks for all the replys,

Dan

FroggyFeet · 03/27/2008, 05:34 PM

bump

FroggyFeet · 03/27/2008, 06:59 PM

Nobody has any info on lighting in the lights and filtration forum?

sditch · 03/27/2008, 09:22 PM

The 240v ballest means its made for 220volt outlet, not very commom in the house except for a dryer, AC or Stove. I don't beleave that means you can run two 250watt bulbs thou. The new Lumentek (Purple HeatSink) will fire all bulbs that I know of.

FroggyFeet · 03/28/2008, 12:32 AM

I figured it didn't mean two bulbs, o well. So what kind of cord should I get to plug into the three prong ballast?

sditch · 03/28/2008, 01:18 PM

That prong is made for a cetain adaptor for either sunlight supply or Hypofarms probley, you may find the adaptor or cut the wire and wire it up manully like I just did.

FroggyFeet · 03/28/2008, 08:26 PM

K I take it that it isn't to hard to do. Have you heard anything good or bad luminarc III reflectors?

sditch · 03/29/2008, 12:19 AM

The Luminarc III is good stuff...

FroggyFeet · 03/29/2008, 04:42 PM

Sunlight Supply Lumen Max 3 Double Ended HQI Reflector

Have you read anything about this reflector? It doesn't look as good as the Luminarc but I kind of like the dimensions better. I still think I would go with the Luminarc though.

Rysam · 03/29/2008, 04:56 PM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1322487

FroggyFeet · 03/29/2008, 04:58 PM

Thanks, do you know anything about the reflector I mentioned?

Rysam · 03/29/2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sditch
The Luminarc III is good stuff...

DarG · 03/29/2008, 06:11 PM

Lumenmax 3 is as good. One reefer did a pretty extensive comparison between the two and found the Lumenmax to be a slightly better performer. If I find the link Ill post it. Either way, you cant go wrong, it's basically a wash both are excellent. The Lumenmax 3 will allow two T5's with reflectors to be added over and 18" wide tank (75 gallon, 90 gallon). The mini Lumenarc DE wont, it's too wide.

03/27/2008, 04:05 PM	#1
FroggyFeet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 216	Lumatek Ballast If I bought a 240v 250Watt ballast does that mean that I can plug two reflectors into the ballast? Also I saw that the connector on the Lumatek is a three prong, is this considered a RAW cord? Sorry for the newb questions but I have only bought fixtures to date. After looking at the luminarc reflectors and the lumatek ballast it looks like I could put together a sweet little set up. And one more thing Lumatek's are pulse starts correct? So doesn't that mean I have to use a radium bulb or something that can soft start. Thanks for all the replys, Dan

03/29/2008, 04:56 PM	#10
Rysam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise california Posts: 1,000	http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1322487 __________________ Josh “Seek advice but use your own common sense” Yiddish Proverb quote “Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.” Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 135 reef

03/27/2008, 05:34 PM	#2
FroggyFeet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 216	bump

03/27/2008, 06:59 PM	#3
FroggyFeet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 216	Nobody has any info on lighting in the lights and filtration forum?

03/27/2008, 09:22 PM	#4
sditch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston,Texas (USA) Posts: 750	The 240v ballest means its made for 220volt outlet, not very commom in the house except for a dryer, AC or Stove. I don't beleave that means you can run two 250watt bulbs thou. The new Lumentek (Purple HeatSink) will fire all bulbs that I know of.

03/28/2008, 12:32 AM	#5
FroggyFeet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 216	I figured it didn't mean two bulbs, o well. So what kind of cord should I get to plug into the three prong ballast?

03/28/2008, 01:18 PM	#6
sditch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston,Texas (USA) Posts: 750	That prong is made for a cetain adaptor for either sunlight supply or Hypofarms probley, you may find the adaptor or cut the wire and wire it up manully like I just did.

03/28/2008, 08:26 PM	#7
FroggyFeet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 216	K I take it that it isn't to hard to do. Have you heard anything good or bad luminarc III reflectors?

03/29/2008, 12:19 AM	#8
sditch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston,Texas (USA) Posts: 750	The Luminarc III is good stuff...

03/29/2008, 04:42 PM	#9
FroggyFeet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 216	Sunlight Supply Lumen Max 3 Double Ended HQI Reflector Have you read anything about this reflector? It doesn't look as good as the Luminarc but I kind of like the dimensions better. I still think I would go with the Luminarc though.

03/29/2008, 04:58 PM	#11
FroggyFeet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 216	Thanks, do you know anything about the reflector I mentioned?

03/29/2008, 06:11 PM	#13
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	Lumenmax 3 is as good. One reefer did a pretty extensive comparison between the two and found the Lumenmax to be a slightly better performer. If I find the link Ill post it. Either way, you cant go wrong, it's basically a wash both are excellent. The Lumenmax 3 will allow two T5's with reflectors to be added over and 18" wide tank (75 gallon, 90 gallon). The mini Lumenarc DE wont, it's too wide.