IceCap HQI Ballast????

N_V_S · 08-21-2006, 09:38 AM

I am thinking about buying a 250w IceCap Ballast and my questions is do I need to purchase the heatsink and ballast box? Also, is the IceCap ballast a good choice?

Thank you all in advance for all your help.....

billyr98 · 08-23-2006, 11:06 PM

i have a 660 Icecap ballast its a great ballast.. but I am not sure where they are better than others..

maybe a little

R.yumaDaddy? · 08-24-2006, 01:19 AM

The heatsink came with my IC 660 (a florescent ballast) and it is recomend in the instructions. The box is optional.

BoomerD · 08-24-2006, 03:03 AM

Not sure about the Metal halide ballasts, but the IceCap fluorescent ballasts come complete with the heatsink...SHOULDN'T be a separate purchase item.

mps9506 · 08-24-2006, 09:03 AM

TBH, my buddy runs his without the heat sink. The hqi ballast is noticably smaller and lighter than the 660 vho ballast. I don't know if they recomend it or not, I would use the heatsink if they recomend it in the instructions or require it for warranty purposes. I'm not quite sure what the ballast box is though...

N_V_S · 08-28-2006, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerD

Not sure about the Metal halide ballasts, but the IceCap fluorescent ballasts come complete with the heatsink...SHOULDN'T be a separate purchase item.

This is what the ballest box looks like

IceCap Metal Halide Ballast Box
Item Code: IC7631
Price: $79.95

IceCap’s new Ballast Box comes with a 6-foot power cord, panel mounted ON/OFF switch and a quick disconnect receptacle that the 250 DE pendant attaches to for a nice plug & play system. The IceCap Ballast Box also acts as a great heatsink extending ballast life and makes your lighting system (even the ballast) eye appealing.

All Aluminum construction - made in the USA
A heatsink worthy or displaying
Quick disconnect to our pendants
Power on / off switch
Comes with a three prong plug on an insulated 6-foot power cord
Greatly extend the life of any electronic ballasts
For smaller tanks where there`s no place to hide your ballasts
Can be wall mounted or placed on the floor
No moving parts or fans to ever fail
Dimensions (L x W X H): 13" x 7.25" x 3.5"
For any electronic ballast to provide a longer ballast life and greater ease of use. Great for situations when you don`t want place your ballast under your tank.

Note: Will not work for the IceCap 400 watt ballast.

If you have any questions about the IceCap Metal Halide Ballast Box or other Aquarium Supplies, please call us at 1-714-385-0080 or e-mail us at customercare@marinedepot.com.

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