Jason Edwards
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just curious how these lamps and ballast perform. They are priced really good but just kind of leary of the brand. Someone please give me some info. on these fixtures. Thanks Jason
Anyone have or used the Odyssea Metal Halide Systems from Aqua Traders.com???
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Jason Edwards
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http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=211
Here is the link to the light fixture I am talking about, any info. would help, thanks
Here is the link to the light fixture I am talking about, any info. would help, thanks
Jason Edwards
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Someone surely has some info on this unit???
I've had the same unit except with the 175W MH for 3 week now and so far so good.
I did have some issues with the workmanship. I had to take the top cover off the ballast to tighten up some wires. Once inside I found several loose screws. Before putting the top back on I used some weather stripping on the edges, to reduce the vibration (top was rubbing on bottom portion of the case). An other issue I had was once the MHââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s were turned on the cooling fans were rather loud. After further investigation (had to take the end of the unit apart) I found the fans where loose, so I had tightened them up as well. Once inside I added some weather stripping on the edges before putting it back together (more of a precaution).
I figure I spend about an hour making adjustments on the unit. Overall for the price I have been satisfied with the unit considering similar units cost $700-$900. Only time will tell how long the unit will last.
As for Aquatraders, I was very happy with their customer service. Iââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢m in the military and had the unit sent to an APO. The used true shipping rates and I had the unit in a week.
Hope this Helps, Coop
I did have some issues with the workmanship. I had to take the top cover off the ballast to tighten up some wires. Once inside I found several loose screws. Before putting the top back on I used some weather stripping on the edges, to reduce the vibration (top was rubbing on bottom portion of the case). An other issue I had was once the MHââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s were turned on the cooling fans were rather loud. After further investigation (had to take the end of the unit apart) I found the fans where loose, so I had tightened them up as well. Once inside I added some weather stripping on the edges before putting it back together (more of a precaution).
I figure I spend about an hour making adjustments on the unit. Overall for the price I have been satisfied with the unit considering similar units cost $700-$900. Only time will tell how long the unit will last.
As for Aquatraders, I was very happy with their customer service. Iââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢m in the military and had the unit sent to an APO. The used true shipping rates and I had the unit in a week.
Hope this Helps, Coop
Shadowramy
In Memoriam
I have the 2x 175HM with 2 PC. The PC burned out about a week or so ago. Only had the unit 5 months and AquaTraders does not call me back or return emails.
If you have the money go for something else, because you probably will be replacing this unit within the year
If you have the money go for something else, because you probably will be replacing this unit within the year
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