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02/23/2006, 08:32 AM
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Need some Advice
I need to get 3 more 400watt Metal Halide Retro kits. Where should i get them from and what kind of ballasts are the best? Brand Etc.. Thanks
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02/23/2006, 09:01 AM
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I have been using the 250w version of these and I am really happy with them. http://oceanencounter.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=EVMHR
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02/23/2006, 09:04 AM
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Thats the ones i have now, i was just wondering if there was a better one out there! I saw the Blueline Ballasts. I just thought that these were huge ballast for one and that they give off a ton of heat! Thanks for the info though!
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02/23/2006, 09:12 AM
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Thats strange because mine don't put off much heat at all. Anyway, most ballasts are going to be about this size if not bigger and give off heat
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02/23/2006, 09:14 AM
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Mine are about 18-20" long, about 10" wide about 10" high and weigh about 35lbs a piece! They were so hot before i put a fan on them it actually burnt my hand!
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02/23/2006, 09:32 AM
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Are you sure that you have the same ones that I linked to? That sounds like you do not have electronic ballasts.
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02/23/2006, 09:56 AM
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They look the exact same!
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02/23/2006, 10:03 AM
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Get IceCap electronic Ballasts.
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