where to mount electronic ballast?

DaveG99 · 03/15/2009, 09:20 PM

You think mounting it on the top of the canopy would be good? You would think It would reduce heat that way.

I just using one 175watt MH

lordjnx · 03/15/2009, 10:59 PM

i think the heat at the lamp is more of a concern then the ballast itself...

i have considered mounting mine on top the canopy also for heat ..but most i have found have theirs mounting IN the stand without many problems....

i guess it all comes down to where do YOU want to mount it..

unless your planning on putting it in a insulated box that would allow Zero air movement i would say any place is good...

46FiatYamaha · 03/16/2009, 03:40 AM

I have mine mounted outside of the stand, on the back where it can barely be seen. Mine do get fairly warm, and don't want it to contribute to any more heat than I already have

Rysam · 03/16/2009, 08:07 AM

i had mine in the stand for a long time but relocated them when i got a cal reactor. i have noticed a degree or two drop in water temp since moving them. if you like how it looks or can hide them then there really isnt a downside.

dahc1979 · 03/16/2009, 08:18 AM

I had mine mounted to the back of the stand where I could get to it easy, but it wasnt noticable. Mine was a corallife 150 watt hqi ballast and it really didnt get to hot.

03/15/2009, 09:20 PM	#1
DaveG99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Forney Texas Posts: 1,597	where to mount electronic ballast? You think mounting it on the top of the canopy would be good? You would think It would reduce heat that way. I just using one 175watt MH

03/16/2009, 08:07 AM	#4
Rysam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise california Posts: 1,000	i had mine in the stand for a long time but relocated them when i got a cal reactor. i have noticed a degree or two drop in water temp since moving them. if you like how it looks or can hide them then there really isnt a downside. __________________ 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

03/15/2009, 10:59 PM	#2
lordjnx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 46	i think the heat at the lamp is more of a concern then the ballast itself... i have considered mounting mine on top the canopy also for heat ..but most i have found have theirs mounting IN the stand without many problems.... i guess it all comes down to where do YOU want to mount it.. unless your planning on putting it in a insulated box that would allow Zero air movement i would say any place is good...

03/16/2009, 03:40 AM	#3
46FiatYamaha Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Matthews NC Posts: 990	I have mine mounted outside of the stand, on the back where it can barely be seen. Mine do get fairly warm, and don't want it to contribute to any more heat than I already have

03/16/2009, 08:18 AM	#5
dahc1979 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rock Island Posts: 78	I had mine mounted to the back of the stand where I could get to it easy, but it wasnt noticable. Mine was a corallife 150 watt hqi ballast and it really didnt get to hot.