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Old 05-31-2006, 11:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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DIY VHOs

Real quick question....

My dad is giving me an icecap 660 ballast tomorrow.. I am an electrician, but never worked with VHOs.. I want to add four 3' lamps to my frag tank...

What parts do i need to go with the 660 ballast?

Endcaps, bulbs? anything else?

Where is a good place to get the stuff too?
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Old 06-01-2006, 03:03 AM   #2 (permalink)
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extra wire? no reflector needed have builtin reflectors so thats really it.
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I would suggest purchasing the wire harness if it doesn't have one just to make life a little easier.
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all done... installed and lit!!! I will post a picture later...
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Excellent!! I don't see any smoke!
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It better not smoke... my xenia is in there!
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Old 06-01-2006, 11:01 PM   #9 (permalink)
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lets get a close up of my zoa's haha! setup looks great!
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