tropheusmaster Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I bought a used 72" setup with 3 MH and two 130watt each actinics and moon lights. I had to replace all bulbs at start. The MH's are 175 watt which no one sells but finally found some on ebay. (but i was told 150 watt will work as well) hardley no one sells 130 watt power compacts either except Dr Foster and Smith, then after I got all new bulbs installed I found that the ballast that controls the actinic power compacts was out. this ballast had no markings at all on it to try to replace it. and you can not contact the manufactuer. I had to buy a used icecap 660 ballast to run them then that ballast fried in 3 months. I still have not replaced the icecap. then the switch that controls the MH's broke and the unit is smelling like it is burning. oh yeah several moon lights went out too. Does anyone have a decent light at a decent price for a 180 gallon tank i prefer to stay away from the MH'S Thanks Kenny Temple, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedelgado Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I bought a used 72" setup with 3 MH and two 130watt each actinics and moon lights. I had to replace all bulbs at start. The MH's are 175 watt which no one sells but finally found some on ebay. (but i was told 150 watt will work as well) hardley no one sells 130 watt power compacts either except Dr Foster and Smith, then after I got all new bulbs installed I found that the ballast that controls the actinic power compacts was out. this ballast had no markings at all on it to try to replace it. and you can not contact the manufactuer. I had to buy a used icecap 660 ballast to run them then that ballast fried in 3 months. I still have not replaced the icecap. then the switch that controls the MH's broke and the unit is smelling like it is burning. oh yeah several moon lights went out too.Does anyone have a decent light at a decent price for a 180 gallon tank i prefer to stay away from the MH'S Thanks Kenny Temple, Texas You can have that icecap ballast fixed for about $70 thru icecap.I just got mine back from them.I will buy your dead icecap ballast if you dont want to send it back. The mh switch shouldnt be too hard to fix. Lots of folks are using t5 lighting nowadays. the icecap ballast can run those in a retro set up. or you can get a store bought set up like a tek or somethin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropheusmaster Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 yeah i contacted them, and it is 65.00 plus parts but i decided not to go that route, it keeps blowing fuses. i checked everything on my lights and it is the ballast causing the problem. i did cut the pop rivets and opened the case looking for moisture but i did not touch nothing inside. make me an offer and it is yours. it was manufactured in 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropheusmaster Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hey mike i did not realize that was you i was talking to. i bought corals from you in salado. anyways let me know if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedelgado Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 hey kenny, I hope you and your brother are good. Put me down fo $20 ifyou have the harness plug. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropheusmaster Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 it does have a harness, but let me get my new one and make sure it comes with a harness with my new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedelgado Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Oddysea is below the bottom of the barrel. It is complete junk. Their 175MH is a lie, it is 150w. The 6"x6" reflectors are even worse yet. They will not spread the light. You can squeeze Workhorse Fulham ballasts into the fixtures to replace the burned out PC set up. Be careful as Oddysea used to be Jebo, do an online search using "Jebo" or "Oddysea" and the word "fire" just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropheusmaster Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 sounds great thx for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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