where do the ballasts go

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by hottielover14, Jul 7, 2004.

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  1. hottielover14

    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    ok thanks
     
    hottielover14, Jul 31, 2004
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    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    could i put 2x250 watt MH pendants into a dual 400 watt ballast. just curious on what would happen.
     
    hottielover14, Aug 8, 2004
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    reefman_MC Aiptasia Anemone

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    I would think that it would blow the ballast. The bulbs might not even arch up.
     
    reefman_MC, Aug 8, 2004
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    do you know of anyone that has a used good 250MH dual ballast.
     
    hottielover14, Aug 8, 2004
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    reefman_MC Aiptasia Anemone

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    I don't know of anyone. Talk to your LFS, if your buddies with him, and see if he'll look around for you or you can post a new thread about it.
     
    reefman_MC, Aug 8, 2004
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