blueline ballasts and bulbs

[mnreefman]

these any good? what bulbs can be fired and what cant.... thanks

 

[Witfull]

i believe they are an icecap eballast. therefore good.

 

[mnreefman]

anyone?

 

[Curtswearing]

http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.com/metal-halide-ansi

I think these are only distributed by Champion Lighting who is one our sponsors.

http://www.championlighting.com/e/e...ng.html?link=/Products/Lighting/eballast.html

 

[dgasmd]

Champion lighting is the owner and distribuitor for them. They are a brand of their own. The ballasts are electronic. I ahve had the 400 watt for about 18 months and in that time 2 of them died on me out of 4. Thye replaced them under warranty no questions asked. The more people I talk to that have them, the more I get the impression these things are not meant for the long haul. If you want something that will still work just like day 1 about 30 years from now, get a magnetic ballast from PFO or an HQI from them too.

As far as the bulbs, they are worthless to say the least. Spend your money on something else there.

They also have external pumps that are pretty much amde the same as the Iwaki pumps are and are rated about the same too, but at a smaller price tag. Thos I would recommend actually.

Hope that helps.