Backup Lighting

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Av8Bluewater, Dec 6, 2008.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

?Do you have a backup lighting system?

  1. Yes

    5 vote(s)
    55.6%

  2. No

    4 vote(s)
    44.4%
  1. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2008
    Messages:
    3,401
    Location:
    Dallas
    Raise your hand if you have backup lighting system.
    Seems like I've been plagued with lighting issues.
    Who has a backup lighting system and what is it?
    I've been waiting almost a month for one actinic bulb that's on back order, Timer issues, Had to replace a new ballast.. jeez
     
    Av8Bluewater, Dec 6, 2008
    Av8Bluewater, Dec 6, 2008
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2008
    Messages:
    1,337
    Location:
    Carbondale Il
    I have some t5s that light my sump so I can see to work on it I would probabably just use that untill I was able to replace my fixtrue.
     
    10acrewoods, Dec 6, 2008
    10acrewoods, Dec 6, 2008
    #2
  3. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    2,116
    Location:
    Southern CA
    I have designated my retired 260W (4x65w) PCF fixture after getting my MH fixture. I used that on my 20G tank when my 65w PCF blew up and was waiting for my new HQI to arrive. I still have 6 spare 65w 50/50 bulbs, spare 250w MH, and one spare 70w HQI. No backup ballast though.
     
    tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008
    tigermike74, Dec 9, 2008
    #3
  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2007
    Messages:
    5,205
    Location:
    southington, ohio
    I just set up my MH's yesterday.. My pc's are still in the hood and are going to stay that way if I ever need them..
     
    baugherb, Dec 9, 2008
    baugherb, Dec 9, 2008
    #4
  5. JohnFritts

    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2008
    Messages:
    440
    Location:
    NorthWest, Arkansas
    I have a 30 inch PC setup in the closet, ready to take over when my T5's fail.. (no local place to buy t5's so i would have to order them)

    :)

    -fritts
     
    JohnFritts, Dec 9, 2008
    JohnFritts, Dec 9, 2008
    #5