Crapoloa!

deaclauderdale · 04-21-2009, 04:25 AM

Two steps forward one step back. I picked up the HQI's and a second ballast today, so of course I test them out as they are used (you should always check your equipment)!! But I didn't check thoroughly enough. I placed one of the HQI's onto one of the cross braces ya know checking out the light coverage and whatnot and after a while CRACK!!!!! there goes the brace. The bulb in the HQI unti was a 1000 watt generic and I guess it heated up to much for the regular non-UV glass of the brace (the UV glass on the fixture suffered no damage).

Frankie · 04-21-2009, 09:27 AM

That stinks man

sambrinar · 04-21-2009, 09:48 AM

Crapola is right. I'm sorry

deaclauderdale · 04-21-2009, 10:17 AM

It's not to bad I just need to replace the brace.

sambrinar · 04-21-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deaclauderdale

It's not to bad I just need to replace the brace.

Well that's good, can you just buy a brace or will you have to make one?

deaclauderdale · 04-21-2009, 10:38 AM

I'll just buy a piece of 1/2 inch glass and silicone it in. I am hoping that some people with a similar experience chime in on a plan of attack, and I had no idea that a light could/would shatter any portion of glass on the tank considering that there is glass on the light fixture itself.

deaclauderdale · 04-21-2009, 10:50 AM

On the bright side I have two working lights (that I need new bulbs for) and sand and the plumbing is finished, plus I have a large trash can that will be filled with RO to make saltwater. I just need to order some nylon rods (hope Lowe's has some) for my aquascaping.

Neptunesghost · 04-21-2009, 11:07 AM

Well, at least you found out about the center-brace before you put water in. When mine failed, it was an established tank!

mettjl03 · 04-21-2009, 05:54 PM

bummer...

deaclauderdale · 04-22-2009, 04:02 AM

I've contacted Lee-Mar and I am awaiting a response on what to do.

04-21-2009, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Crapoloa! Two steps forward one step back. I picked up the HQI's and a second ballast today, so of course I test them out as they are used (you should always check your equipment)!! But I didn't check thoroughly enough. I placed one of the HQI's onto one of the cross braces ya know checking out the light coverage and whatnot and after a while CRACK!!!!! there goes the brace. The bulb in the HQI unti was a 1000 watt generic and I guess it heated up to much for the regular non-UV glass of the brace (the UV glass on the fixture suffered no damage). __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

04-21-2009, 09:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,410 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crapoloa! Crapola is right. I'm sorry

04-21-2009, 10:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crapoloa! It's not to bad I just need to replace the brace. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

04-21-2009, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crapoloa! I'll just buy a piece of 1/2 inch glass and silicone it in. I am hoping that some people with a similar experience chime in on a plan of attack, and I had no idea that a light could/would shatter any portion of glass on the tank considering that there is glass on the light fixture itself. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

04-21-2009, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crapoloa! On the bright side I have two working lights (that I need new bulbs for) and sand and the plumbing is finished, plus I have a large trash can that will be filled with RO to make saltwater. I just need to order some nylon rods (hope Lowe's has some) for my aquascaping. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

04-21-2009, 05:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
mettjl03 Plate Coral Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 714 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crapoloa! bummer... __________________ Jess SAY NO TO FREE RANGE LAWNS!! I know! I love you too. Every time my urchin poops, I think of you.

04-22-2009, 04:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crapoloa! I've contacted Lee-Mar and I am awaiting a response on what to do. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

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