So how exactly are you suppose to wire the IceCap ballast?

MrRoo · 04/29/2008, 02:24 PM

Just got my order in from ReefGeek and the directions don't explain anything. How do I wire the plugs up?

MrRoo · 04/29/2008, 02:34 PM

Those plastic holders where you plug the lights in, how are you suppose to wire those? I can unscrew the top part but I don't see any connectors to plug the wires into.

MrRoo · 04/29/2008, 02:42 PM

How do you hang the reflectors? There is no mounting equipment for the reflectors either so where do I drill the holes into the reflectors? What kind f screws do I use? There are no kind of instructions at all telling me how or what anything is.

Kep · 04/29/2008, 02:42 PM

If you can post on a forum, you certainly can do a google search....

http://www.northcoastmarines.com/ice...igurations.htm

MrRoo · 04/29/2008, 02:48 PM

And where in that post does it tell me how to disassemble the white plastic holders and wire them into the ballast?

Kep · 04/29/2008, 02:56 PM

Ok I'll play along...

If you are wiring up VHO lights the white connectors will have two holes at the bottom of them. Pushing the wires up into that hole is all that is required. The plastic connector has a one way copper clasp mechanism that will grip the wire and hold it in place. They probably didn't include a manual because it's not needed.

MrRoo · 04/29/2008, 03:00 PM

Sorry but anyone who has not done this before has no clue you just push the wires up there and they magically hold. A little note saying that would help 90% of the people doing this.

Thanks for your help.

Any help on the reflectors?

wolf pup · 04/29/2008, 03:01 PM

If you are talking about the waterproof end caps - the prestripped wires simply insert into them from the bottom. Much like the quick connects on a light switch or outlet. Once they are seated in they will not be able to be removed easily. If the set up really seems unfamiliar you might want to bring the equipment into a LFS and ask for a quick hand - the voltage up by the lamps can get pretty nasty. The reflectors came with clips that just clip onto the bulbs - don't go drilling anything. Ya know...you might want to give ReefGeek a call to help ya out a little ... as I read your posts its sounding like you might need a bit of 1 on 1 direction. HTH

wolf pup · 04/29/2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by MrRoo
Sorry but anyone who has not done this before has no clue you just push the wires up there and they magically hold. A little note saying that would help 90% of the people doing this.

Thanks for your help.

Any help on the reflectors?

BTW its not magic - its a basic spring clip - not really anything specific to this hobby.

MrRoo · 04/29/2008, 03:09 PM

Just that there is nothing saying any of that. A simple 3 line note in the box would have made everything clear.

qfrisco · 04/29/2008, 03:48 PM

They must have accidentally left the instructions out. The retrofit kit I got from ReefGeek came with 2 or 3 pages of instructions. E-mail Greg at ReefGeek (gmorgan@reefgeek.com) and I'm sure he'll be more than happy to send you a copy, maybe even an electronic copy.

MrRoo · 04/29/2008, 04:47 PM

Ok thanks for the help. I got it all installed, wired up, and lighting the tank. Thanks for the info.

edwarder · 04/29/2008, 05:50 PM

The guy asks a legitimate question and you give him a hard time. I cant wait till one of you asks a question that has such "an obvious answer". The tone on this forum is sometimes too much. If you guys are so damn smart shouldn't you be working on a cure for cancer instead of bashing a neophyte?

Good luck with your lights.

will16 · 04/29/2008, 08:03 PM

I just installed the same setup from reefgeek and mine came with all the directions needed to install. First time I did this as well. I assume you had the wiring diagram from icecap, otherwise you would not have been able to complete the wiring. There is another set of papers with step by step on all the questions you asked. For some reason you must have been missing that.

04/29/2008, 02:24 PM	#1
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	So how exactly are you suppose to wire the IceCap ballast? Just got my order in from ReefGeek and the directions don't explain anything. How do I wire the plugs up?

04/29/2008, 02:34 PM	#2
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	Those plastic holders where you plug the lights in, how are you suppose to wire those? I can unscrew the top part but I don't see any connectors to plug the wires into.

04/29/2008, 02:42 PM	#3
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	How do you hang the reflectors? There is no mounting equipment for the reflectors either so where do I drill the holes into the reflectors? What kind f screws do I use? There are no kind of instructions at all telling me how or what anything is.

04/29/2008, 02:42 PM	#4
Kep Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 225	If you can post on a forum, you certainly can do a google search.... http://www.northcoastmarines.com/ice...igurations.htm

04/29/2008, 02:48 PM	#5
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	And where in that post does it tell me how to disassemble the white plastic holders and wire them into the ballast?

04/29/2008, 02:56 PM	#6
Kep Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 225	Ok I'll play along... If you are wiring up VHO lights the white connectors will have two holes at the bottom of them. Pushing the wires up into that hole is all that is required. The plastic connector has a one way copper clasp mechanism that will grip the wire and hold it in place. They probably didn't include a manual because it's not needed.

04/29/2008, 03:00 PM	#7
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	Sorry but anyone who has not done this before has no clue you just push the wires up there and they magically hold. A little note saying that would help 90% of the people doing this. Thanks for your help. Any help on the reflectors?

04/29/2008, 03:01 PM	#8
wolf pup Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago - Near ORD Posts: 701	If you are talking about the waterproof end caps - the prestripped wires simply insert into them from the bottom. Much like the quick connects on a light switch or outlet. Once they are seated in they will not be able to be removed easily. If the set up really seems unfamiliar you might want to bring the equipment into a LFS and ask for a quick hand - the voltage up by the lamps can get pretty nasty. The reflectors came with clips that just clip onto the bulbs - don't go drilling anything. Ya know...you might want to give ReefGeek a call to help ya out a little ... as I read your posts its sounding like you might need a bit of 1 on 1 direction. HTH

04/29/2008, 03:09 PM	#10
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	Just that there is nothing saying any of that. A simple 3 line note in the box would have made everything clear.

04/29/2008, 03:48 PM	#11
qfrisco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Area Posts: 1,389	They must have accidentally left the instructions out. The retrofit kit I got from ReefGeek came with 2 or 3 pages of instructions. E-mail Greg at ReefGeek (gmorgan@reefgeek.com) and I'm sure he'll be more than happy to send you a copy, maybe even an electronic copy.

04/29/2008, 04:47 PM	#12
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	Ok thanks for the help. I got it all installed, wired up, and lighting the tank. Thanks for the info.

04/29/2008, 05:50 PM	#13
edwarder Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 11	The guy asks a legitimate question and you give him a hard time. I cant wait till one of you asks a question that has such "an obvious answer". The tone on this forum is sometimes too much. If you guys are so damn smart shouldn't you be working on a cure for cancer instead of bashing a neophyte? Good luck with your lights.

04/29/2008, 08:03 PM	#14
will16 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,812	I just installed the same setup from reefgeek and mine came with all the directions needed to install. First time I did this as well. I assume you had the wiring diagram from icecap, otherwise you would not have been able to complete the wiring. There is another set of papers with step by step on all the questions you asked. For some reason you must have been missing that.