PFO 2x175W MH

jonnydilger · 11/13/2010, 09:09 PM

Looking at getting a used PFO 2x175W MH retrofit kit for a 92gal corner bowfront custom canopy. Setup includes mogul base sockets and ballast... does not include reflectors, though. Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can purchase reflectors for this type of a setup somewhat inexpensively? I know very little about MHs... is this setup even worthwhile getting?

Thanks for the advice!

grigsy · 11/13/2010, 09:46 PM

It probably is worth getting, but what are you paying for it? That would help.

I have a few PFO ballasts that I have used for years. They still run great.

There are many places to get reflectors for it. First though, try a Reef Central sponsor.

Check with Marine Depot, Premium, Champion and Hello Lights. I am sure you will be able to get something good from one of them.

jonnydilger · 11/13/2010, 10:41 PM

It's offered for 50 bucks, which I thought sounded fair... but with the cost of bulbs plus reflectors, I wasn't sure if I wouldn't just be better off purchasing a single 250W retrofit kit. What's a typical cost for a reflector? I'll give those vendors a check over... thanks for the help!

jonnydilger · 11/14/2010, 08:04 AM

Any other thoughts? Good buy?

11/13/2010, 09:09 PM	#1
jonnydilger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 39	PFO 2x175W MH Looking at getting a used PFO 2x175W MH retrofit kit for a 92gal corner bowfront custom canopy. Setup includes mogul base sockets and ballast... does not include reflectors, though. Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can purchase reflectors for this type of a setup somewhat inexpensively? I know very little about MHs... is this setup even worthwhile getting? Thanks for the advice!

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11/13/2010, 09:46 PM	#2
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	It probably is worth getting, but what are you paying for it? That would help. I have a few PFO ballasts that I have used for years. They still run great. There are many places to get reflectors for it. First though, try a Reef Central sponsor. Check with Marine Depot, Premium, Champion and Hello Lights. I am sure you will be able to get something good from one of them.

11/13/2010, 10:41 PM	#3
jonnydilger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 39	It's offered for 50 bucks, which I thought sounded fair... but with the cost of bulbs plus reflectors, I wasn't sure if I wouldn't just be better off purchasing a single 250W retrofit kit. What's a typical cost for a reflector? I'll give those vendors a check over... thanks for the help!

11/14/2010, 08:04 AM	#4
jonnydilger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 39	Any other thoughts? Good buy?