Check it out! Cheap MH lights

[Nano_reeflover]

http://www.e-conolight.com/Product/EFamily.asp

This site has really cheap ballasts and MH lights. What do you think, can these be used on a reef with the appropriate bulb?

 

[spslover123]

WOW

500 watt Halogen lights( Halogen?) for $7.90 :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:


That would be awesome if it could be used

 

[bswedenburg]

NO WAY...halogen lights have the wrong spectrum., i believe, and far too much of thier energy output is in heat. stick with flourescents and the proper MH's....seriously.

 

[Nano_reeflover]

Click on HID flood thats were the MH are.

 

[Gobie]

I was looking at the kits thats how I built my four light set up.
http://www.e-conolight.com/Product/EProducts.asp?ProductFamilyID=14

 

[Nano_reeflover]

Hey gobie do you have any pics of your light/tank set up?

 

[Opcn]

Oh sweet Judas Priest! thats phenominal

 

[rickyfins]

Great reference for DIYs. Thanks, and have fun with your lights! You can never have too much, or can you? JK
thanks,

Rick

 

[ste6168]

i think the housing, reflector, and ballast could be used... but not the bulb unless you like 4000k color, look at the bulbs they arent the right color but i am sure you could replace the bulbs with another kind.... ahem (reefmax.com - 35.99)

 

[rickyfins]

Without a doubt, I personally like XM 20Ks, but it is all up to you!


thanz,

Peace,

rick

 

[Benny Z]

if you open the instruction manual it says this:

Lamps are not interchangeable! Make sure you replace with exact type and wattage of original lamp.

does this mean we can't use aquarium bulbs?

 

[Abysswater]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6693389#post6693389 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Benny Z
if you open the instruction manual it says this:



does this mean we can't use aquarium bulbs?

i would think same wattage but diffrent color step up to 10K 14K or 20K


I went ahead and sent them an email, and asked if higher temp bulbs could be used. Will see what happens!

 

[cmacld]

i have a ballast kit just like these ones shown for 50 bucks, i bought it from a guy that just got a new 10k screw socket bulb, 400w, it works fine. a little cumbersome for install but not bad if you dont mind doing some mods, heck this is a DIY thread! Cheers

 

[Abysswater]

Ok! I got some info back from the company Here it is! Yes you can use diffrent PAR and temp bulbs, Just match base and wattage.


Thank you for contacting E-conolight. As long as the wattage and base type match what the ballast can hold, the temperature does not matter. The temperature just determines the color of the light. The higher the temperature/lumens, the brighter the light. I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any further questions, please either call us toll-free at 1-888-243-9445, or e-mail us; any of our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you.

Best regards,
Jessica M. Smith
E-conolight Customer Service
Ext. 3221

 

[staman]

I go to the sylvania warehouse and buy the 400W ballast core, the ignitor, the starter, and the case. Grand total 110.00 bucks... A monkey could wire it up...