Question about IceCap 660

fasteddie99 · 10/17/2009, 09:04 AM

I have a Nova Extreme 4x54 watt 48" T-5 fixture with a Blown out ballast, so currently I am only running 2x54.

I was trying to decide on if I wanted to but a whole new light fixture, get a standard $40 ballast as a replacement for the blown one, or get a $150 IceCap 660 to operate all 4 bulbs.

I have an LTA and a BTA which would be the biggest light users in my tank, everything else seems to have adjusted to the "low light" situation I have right now.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

billdogg · 10/17/2009, 09:19 AM

IMO, the 660 is one of the best ballasts money can buy. I have several - the newest is at least 5 or 6 years old, and they just keep working.

fasteddie99 · 10/17/2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billdogg

IMO, the 660 is one of the best ballasts money can buy. I have several - the newest is at least 5 or 6 years old, and they just keep working.

Good to know thanks...Do you know if I can run all 4 bulb on 1 IC 660?

And can it be wired so that 2 actinics can be turned on and then the 10k?

Also, I hear good things about the 660, will I be better off with the 660 wired up to all 4 bulbs or 2 seperate, standard ballasts in stock form?

The light has 1 reflector, not individuals.

Thanks again!

firebirdcrzy · 10/17/2009, 10:26 AM

The IC 660 will run all 4 bulbs at one time. you can't switch 2 bulbs on at sperate time, that requires 2 ballests. The IC will also "overdrive" your bulbs creating more watts per bulb, but also wear them out faster. For instance it will turn a 48" 54watt bulb into producing I belive 85watt.

10/17/2009, 09:04 AM	#1
fasteddie99 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,028	Question about IceCap 660 I have a Nova Extreme 4x54 watt 48" T-5 fixture with a Blown out ballast, so currently I am only running 2x54. I was trying to decide on if I wanted to but a whole new light fixture, get a standard $40 ballast as a replacement for the blown one, or get a $150 IceCap 660 to operate all 4 bulbs. I have an LTA and a BTA which would be the biggest light users in my tank, everything else seems to have adjusted to the "low light" situation I have right now. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. __________________ 125 gal LED lighting Super Reef Octopus XP-3000 SSS Current Tank Info: 125

10/17/2009, 09:19 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	IMO, the 660 is one of the best ballasts money can buy. I have several - the newest is at least 5 or 6 years old, and they just keep working. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

10/17/2009, 10:26 AM	#4
firebirdcrzy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Neck, Virginia Posts: 1,096	The IC 660 will run all 4 bulbs at one time. you can't switch 2 bulbs on at sperate time, that requires 2 ballests. The IC will also "overdrive" your bulbs creating more watts per bulb, but also wear them out faster. For instance it will turn a 48" 54watt bulb into producing I belive 85watt. __________________ My Wife says I have a problem. I responded by saying "if I could seal all the doors and windows, I would fill the whole house with water". Title: The equipment hoarder Current Tank Info: 30gal Clarkii tank: 90 gal RR,2x400w plusrite 22k 2x110w vho super actinic, deltec APF600,Tunze Osmo,2xTunze 6105 on 7095,MRC CR2,Kalk reactor,JBJ artica 1/5hp chiller, ACIII, 24"x24"x12" (30gal) frag tank joined to main tank: