Ballast Brand

Jiddy · 04/01/2008, 01:13 AM

For a 250w MH ballast, which brand would you go with...

ARO - PFO - IceCap

kdblove_99 · 04/01/2008, 01:19 AM

I like PFO. But have never tried the other 2

SuperNerd · 04/01/2008, 01:56 AM

Isn't the only thing that differentiates them the box?

Jiddy · 04/01/2008, 02:02 AM

IceCap $170 https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop/...roducts_id=583 for one

ARO $510 http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=1358 for two (plus bulbs)

SuperNerd · 04/01/2008, 02:12 AM

If the inside is the same then PFO would be cheaper than the ARO: http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ct~PF1632.html

Jiddy · 04/01/2008, 02:20 AM

PFO $570 (w/ blubs) http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_showCart.aspx

OneReef · 04/01/2008, 10:25 AM

I am using the new IceCap electronic ballasts for my 250w's. I like them, as they are silent and don't put off alot of heat. I don't have much to compare them to, other than the magnetic ballasts that I used to have, but they seem great to me.

sgarron · 04/01/2008, 10:51 AM

I just picked up 3 Lumatek 250w ballasts. Just as good as the others and a little cheaper (109 at marine depot)

04/01/2008, 01:13 AM	#1
Jiddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 801	Ballast Brand For a 250w MH ballast, which brand would you go with... ARO - PFO - IceCap __________________ -Jidz Over and Iz-Out Current Tank Info: 220 AGA

04/01/2008, 01:56 AM	#3
SuperNerd Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: SoCal/Left Side- USA Posts: 4,572	Isn't the only thing that differentiates them the box? __________________ I said fraggit! Current Tank Info: M-728 Combat Engineer (based on M60 hull). M-3 Lee Medium (British version with squatter).

04/01/2008, 02:02 AM	#4
Jiddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 801	IceCap $170 https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop/...roducts_id=583 for one ARO $510 http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=1358 for two (plus bulbs) __________________ -Jidz Over and Iz-Out Current Tank Info: 220 AGA

04/01/2008, 02:12 AM	#5
SuperNerd Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: SoCal/Left Side- USA Posts: 4,572	If the inside is the same then PFO would be cheaper than the ARO: http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ct~PF1632.html __________________ I said fraggit! Current Tank Info: M-728 Combat Engineer (based on M60 hull). M-3 Lee Medium (British version with squatter).

04/01/2008, 02:20 AM	#6
Jiddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 801	PFO $570 (w/ blubs) http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_showCart.aspx __________________ -Jidz Over and Iz-Out Current Tank Info: 220 AGA

04/01/2008, 01:19 AM	#2
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	I like PFO. But have never tried the other 2

04/01/2008, 10:25 AM	#7
OneReef Reef Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the great South Posts: 3,218	I am using the new IceCap electronic ballasts for my 250w's. I like them, as they are silent and don't put off alot of heat. I don't have much to compare them to, other than the magnetic ballasts that I used to have, but they seem great to me.

04/01/2008, 10:51 AM	#8
sgarron Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 651	I just picked up 3 Lumatek 250w ballasts. Just as good as the others and a little cheaper (109 at marine depot) __________________ You want cheap, Get a goldfish.