Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) - Page 2

sasquatch · 02-17-2007, 11:31 AM

The xm's are really good output so those reflectors may be a bit of overkill, looks like your going to have to rebuild the house, put the tank in a wall and have a light room, maybe a mixing board and a disco? lol it must be part of the human condition, everything we do is way to complicated

Woodstock · 02-17-2007, 01:51 PM

LOL Steve!

Thanks guys for all the input!

Billy helped me a lot in chat this morning.... This is what I will order in a few weeks... Thanks Billy!

MH From DIYReef:
Two: 250 watt Electronic Retro kit with IceCap electronic ballast, spider reflector, mogul socket w/cord, and power cord.

Actinics from FinsDepot:
Icecap T5 Retro Kit, 4 x 48"
Icecap Electronic Ballast(s) Moisture Proof
T5 End Caps
T5 Mounting Plates/Stand offs for End Caps
3 Prong grounded power cord 6 feet long
IceCap SLR individual parabolic reflectors for each bulb

billyr98 · 02-17-2007, 01:54 PM

Yea Fun Stuff!! Ask me anything else you want!!!

sasquatch · 02-17-2007, 01:56 PM

Disco ball by??

boozeman · 02-17-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by billyr98

..Ask me anything else you want!!!

how come hotdogs come in packs of 8 and buns in packs of six?

Woodstock · 02-17-2007, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

Disco ball by??

Party disco ball!!!

Stevenmi · 02-17-2007, 02:05 PM

Very nice....lol disco ball...Go bare bottom and get an LED dance floor too!!

Can't wait for pics woody.

Steve

rDr4g0n · 02-17-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevenmi

Very nice....lol disco ball...Go bare bottom and get an LED dance floor too!!

hmmmmmmmmm........ dont give me ideas like that.

billyr98 · 02-17-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

how come hotdogs come in packs of 8 and buns in packs of six?

for party's of 24!!!

3 packs of hotdogs = 24
4 packs of buns = 24

C'mon too Easy!!

Woodstock · 02-17-2007, 03:21 PM

LOL Billy!! I always thought it was because a few hotdogs either get eaten or fall on the ground during grilling!

billyr98 · 02-17-2007, 06:33 PM

good point Doni!

Triggerjay · 02-18-2007, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

LOL Billy!! I always thought it was because a few hotdogs either get eaten or fall on the ground during grilling!

Does the 10 sec. rule apply here?

Jason

lcstorc · 02-18-2007, 11:09 AM

Mythbusters busted that myth. LOL

Looks like you have another project to keep you busy. Can't wait to see pics of the new lights and the tank under the new lights.

Woodstock · 02-18-2007, 11:13 AM

That cold garage has definately put a damper on my enthusiasm

I am getting spring fever now...

Witfull · 02-18-2007, 11:25 AM

Doni, place the halides perpendicular to the tank.this will increase the spread.

02-17-2007, 11:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) The xm's are really good output so those reflectors may be a bit of overkill, looks like your going to have to rebuild the house, put the tank in a wall and have a light room, maybe a mixing board and a disco? lol it must be part of the human condition, everything we do is way to complicated

02-17-2007, 01:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) LOL Steve! Thanks guys for all the input! Billy helped me a lot in chat this morning.... This is what I will order in a few weeks... Thanks Billy! MH From DIYReef: Two: 250 watt Electronic Retro kit with IceCap electronic ballast, spider reflector, mogul socket w/cord, and power cord. Actinics from FinsDepot: Icecap T5 Retro Kit, 4 x 48" Icecap Electronic Ballast(s) Moisture Proof T5 End Caps T5 Mounting Plates/Stand offs for End Caps 3 Prong grounded power cord 6 feet long IceCap SLR individual parabolic reflectors for each bulb __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) Yea Fun Stuff!! Ask me anything else you want!!! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

02-17-2007, 01:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) Disco ball by??

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Stevenmi Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westland Michigan Posts: 218 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) Very nice....lol disco ball...Go bare bottom and get an LED dance floor too!! Can't wait for pics woody. Steve __________________ Carpe Diem!

02-17-2007, 03:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) LOL Billy!! I always thought it was because a few hotdogs either get eaten or fall on the ground during grilling! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

02-17-2007, 06:33 PM	#26 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) good point Doni! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

02-18-2007, 11:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,454 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) Mythbusters busted that myth. LOL Looks like you have another project to keep you busy. Can't wait to see pics of the new lights and the tank under the new lights. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

02-18-2007, 11:13 AM	#29 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Retro Lighting (MH & VHO) That cold garage has definately put a damper on my enthusiasm I am getting spring fever now... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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