YES i finally got MH lights

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by hottielover14, Oct 22, 2004.

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  1. hottielover14

    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    i would put in 2 14000K bulbs and 2 actinics. it would really be awsome. everything would glow in there. like a sps coral, a clam, or a brain. I might drill the holes to hang them tonight and i might hang them tomarrow or maybe tonight if its not to late.
     
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  2. fletch

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    Did you take any pictures of your lights yet?
     
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    I run a 10000K MH and 2 Actinic 03 VHO's...I love the look. The VHO s are so bright...really for the blue light. I like the look. I have the actinics come on first and go off last.
     
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  4. hottielover14

    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    not yet. uh oh!!! i have another question. something happened to my lights that im not sure how to fix. i noticed yesterday that when i opened the other light that the clear plastic cover thing on the connector from the ballast to the light is gone and theres just a wire sticking out for both of the black wires. can this be fixed. what can i do. can i just twist them together and use electrical tape, or what!!! please help
     
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    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    If by the clear plastic cover thing you mean "crimp connector insulator"
    I would cut the wires, strip them and use a "wire nut" connector. Black tape is a good insulator but it tends to melt down and get real gooey and sticky under high temperatures. A picture would help...
    Jim
     
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    Hottielover14 I would give Darin at captivereefs a call or email him about it I wouldn't cut any wires! You just bought it I am sure that Darin will take care of it for you............ John
     
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    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    Sometimes I forget where I am and what I am doing. "I" work in an engineering department and splice wires and cables and work on equipment on a daily basis. Not "all" people are comfortable doing this kind of work. So like fletch said "give Darin at captivereefs a call or email him about it" It all depends on where your comfort level is. Good Luck, Jim
     
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    Diver_1298 I am sorry :-[ I didn't mean to sound like you told him to do the wrong thing! It is just that he just bought them and why have your cables spliced and taped on a brand new light :-/. ................. John
     
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    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    [smiley=2thumbsup.gif] No problem, Hence my retraction after thinking about it. [smiley=bucktooth.gif] [smiley=LolLolLolLol.gif] [smiley=stop.gif] Aren't all these smilies neat? I never knew there was SO many.
    Well Hotti what did you find out about your lights? We're all waiting to find out. BTW I am making a canopy and putting in my own brand of MH's. Pic's to follow in another thread.
     
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    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    i hung my lights up today and they are awsome. THe ripples are amazing and they are so bright and blue. I can't believe how neat they look. once you go MH you never go back
     
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