julespinkyd Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 OK I am looking to get two metal halide 150-175watt ballasts. If you happen to have one or both of these laying around in storage and they work, let me know how much you would like for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I have (2) 250WMH ballasts (M59 style). I also have 2 newbulbs with them (12K) i believe. $100 for all if your interested. LMK PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 If it's for the 75g in your about me, then go 250w. I prefer the higher wattage over my tank and that there seems to be a lot more bulb choices in 250 than any other wattage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 I have (2) 250WMH ballasts (M59 style). I also have 2 newbulbs with them (12K) i believe. $100 for all if your interested. LMK PM me PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 (edited) If it's for the 75g in your about me, then go 250w. I prefer the higher wattage over my tank and that there seems to be a lot more bulb choices in 250 than any other wattage. Thanks for this post. I am going with the 250s. Would I now have to go with a chiller? THey are going into a canopy. Sorry if this question sounds stupid, it is my first time going into metal halides... Thanks Edited August 1, 2010 by julespinkyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 you will probly hv to go with a chiller eventually. If u vent the canopy with fans it will be fine. i know of plenty of PPL that run 2-250s w/o a chiller. PM replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 2x250 no chiller, however I have mine set up with a false (no lid) canopy and my lighting hangs from the ceiling. You are in RR, you are welcome to arrange to drop in and see mine. I'm over in the ghetto they call Greenlawn. I think you should be fine if you vent it properly and if you keep your house reasonably cool, ours is 77 during the day and 72 at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 2x250 no chiller, however I have mine set up with a false (no lid) canopy and my lighting hangs from the ceiling. You are in RR, you are welcome to arrange to drop in and see mine. I'm over in the ghetto they call Greenlawn. I think you should be fine if you vent it properly and if you keep your house reasonably cool, ours is 77 during the day and 72 at night. Well, mine is all enclosed except for the Back. I was thinking of adding a couple of small fans on the back. I also went with only one 250 for now. I am leaving my PCs in the canopy as well. I hope this is enough light for my SPS for now. Since I am new to these light, I am experimenting and taking it slow. I may add the other 250 at a later time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julespinkyd Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 you will probly hv to go with a chiller eventually. If u vent the canopy with fans it will be fine. i know of plenty of PPL that run 2-250s w/o a chiller. PM replied Hello Jeremy, Thanks for the metal halide. I am almost done with the project. I incorporated a switch from the light to the ballast and rewired the whole canopy. I hope that I don't blow anything out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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