Extending radion cables

GregPP · 07/04/2015, 07:42 AM

I have recently purchased XR30W pros and need longer cables to get the ballasts farther away from my tank - to reduce heat. Eco-tech sells 3 Meter extension cables, but they are $50 each and I need 4 cables.

Has anyone found cheaper cables (or matching ends - so that I might make my own) for this purpose (to extend distance between light and ballast).

I could cut and splice the existing cables, but don't want to loose the warranty on the lights.

Thanks,

uwish · 07/07/2015, 08:25 AM

I think you have to go with their cable, unless you can get some manufactured at a lower rate...

I have to buy three of them myself in the end.

07/04/2015, 07:42 AM	#1
GregPP Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 1	Extending radion cables I have recently purchased XR30W pros and need longer cables to get the ballasts farther away from my tank - to reduce heat. Eco-tech sells 3 Meter extension cables, but they are $50 each and I need 4 cables. Has anyone found cheaper cables (or matching ends - so that I might make my own) for this purpose (to extend distance between light and ballast). I could cut and splice the existing cables, but don't want to loose the warranty on the lights. Thanks,

07/07/2015, 08:25 AM	#2
uwish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 131	I think you have to go with their cable, unless you can get some manufactured at a lower rate... I have to buy three of them myself in the end. __________________ 130 Gal Planted freshwater tank 250 Gal FOWLR predator Peninsula tank __________________________________ RCAF Veteran (10 years) Current Tank Info: 130 Gal planted community and 250Gal FOWLR..