Can anyone detail for me what I need to do to add IC660 to Tek-5 fixture??

raynist · 01/16/2006, 09:09 PM

I have a 4ft, 6 bulb Sunlight Supply Tek-5 fixture. I can get an Icecap 660 ballast for cheap and am thinking of adding it to power 4 of the lights. I am not sure what all needs to be done, such as where to mount it, how to wire it and if I need any additional items such as endcaps.

If anyone can provide some insight I would be very appreciative.

Thanks
Ray Nist

raynist · 01/17/2006, 08:47 AM

Bump

moonpod · 01/17/2006, 09:50 AM

You open the thing up. On the inside there will be 3 ballasts. you can replace 2 of 'em with the 660. you wire the 660 the same way as IC describes replacing 2 of the ballasts--the IC will NOT fit the old space for the ballasts.

raynist · 01/19/2006, 08:37 AM

Will I need new endcaps?

moonpod · 01/19/2006, 09:17 AM

no.

raynist · 01/19/2006, 09:18 AM

Thanks!

Do you use one of these?

01/16/2006, 09:09 PM	#1
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	Can anyone detail for me what I need to do to add IC660 to Tek-5 fixture?? I have a 4ft, 6 bulb Sunlight Supply Tek-5 fixture. I can get an Icecap 660 ballast for cheap and am thinking of adding it to power 4 of the lights. I am not sure what all needs to be done, such as where to mount it, how to wire it and if I need any additional items such as endcaps. If anyone can provide some insight I would be very appreciative. Thanks Ray Nist

01/17/2006, 09:50 AM	#3
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 13,053	You open the thing up. On the inside there will be 3 ballasts. you can replace 2 of 'em with the 660. you wire the 660 the same way as IC describes replacing 2 of the ballasts--the IC will NOT fit the old space for the ballasts. __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: 32" Leemar starfire cube now empty and not quite so stinky

01/19/2006, 09:17 AM	#5
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 13,053	no. __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: 32" Leemar starfire cube now empty and not quite so stinky

01/17/2006, 08:47 AM	#2
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	Bump

01/19/2006, 08:37 AM	#4
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	Will I need new endcaps?

01/19/2006, 09:18 AM	#6
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	Thanks! Do you use one of these?