which new t5 ballast?

[1mbrews8]

ok, so right now, I have (8) 60", 80w T5s over my DT. They are powered by 3 ice caps (660, 660, 430) with 3 bulbs, 3 bulbs, and 2 bulbs respectively wired.

I just bought all new bulbs lol!

Both the 660s went out. Checked fuse and it is not it.

What are my options on replacing them? I read the threads and kinda have an idea, but it is better if you guys would just say this is A, this is B. Pick one. )

Do I need other wiring harnesses?

not sure if I want to replace the ic430 right now...

thanks!

Mike

 

[brandonmason]

 

[brandonmason]

I'm using two of these for 7 bulbs

 

[wildernets]

Which is basically and icecap 660...

 

[1mbrews8]

^ I thought about those, but I wanted to try "regular" ballasts this time. as in not the ic or vue overdrive ones...

thanks!

 

[mufret]

Take a look at the Fulham Workhorse ballasts, if you don't want to go with the IC/coralvue ballasts.

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[brandonmason]

Workhorse ballast are cheap and do the job as well

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

Workhorse ballast were named properly for sure. They are workhorses!!! I've used them in the past.

I believe that the 660's can be rebuilt. I'm not sure if they still offer the program or not.

 

[snowmansnow]

Wonder what went wrong w 660... Hmmm


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[1mbrews8]

idk
the one has lights flicker for a sec when i plug it in, but they are brand new bulbs, so not that (esp on 2 ballasts )

I have heard bad things about the workhorses... from what I have read, the HEP and Advance are "best".

anyone have anything for 80w bulbs - exp wise??

 

[snowmansnow]

Weird my 660 ballasts never gave me a problem.


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[davidinga]

Why wouldn't you run a better ballast now that you have the option? Use what ATI uses - HEP ballasts.

 

[northgahillbilly]

davidinga;1027873 wrote: why wouldn't you run a better ballast now that you have the option? Use what ati uses - hep ballasts.

+1

 

[1mbrews8]

^^ that is what is said... just unsure where to get them! I can't find the "80wx2 model" anywhere...

 

[mufret]

1mbrews8;1027866 wrote: idk
the one has lights flicker for a sec when i plug it in, but they are brand new bulbs, so not that (esp on 2 ballasts )

I have heard bad things about the workhorses... from what I have read, the HEP and Advance are "best".

anyone have anything for 80w bulbs - exp wise??

That's not the ballast, but a connection issue. IceCap used to have a document on their site about this. They called for a continuity test if the bulbs flashed and then went off. Check the wiring connections and the endcaps.

 

[northgahillbilly]

1mbrews8;1027882 wrote: ^^ that is what is said... just unsure where to get them! I can't find the "80wx2 model" anywhere...

Might want to email ATI, I know they have parts available, might be able to buy the ballasts through them.

 

[mufret]

 

[1mbrews8]

^ thanks!
all the lights connected to one ballast flashed so i think ballast issue.. the other, none light up so not sure..