Haha you just can’t help yourself.
He means well
What are you talking about?
I have some 400w 20k Radiums coming in this Saturday and will try them with a digital ballast meant for the grow industry. They should work no problem as their site states only m80 magnetic ballast or a digital ballast. Ill report back when I get themI have a stock pile of newer 400 watt Reefbrite electronic ballasts. I have been waiting for Hamilton 400 watt 20k bulbs to be available again. Anyone have luck using 20k radiums on Reefbrite 400 watt electronic ballasts? Years ago, I tried to use 250 watt radiums on an original 250 watt Ice Cap electronic ballast to no avail (bulbs would not fire up at all). Hopefully 20k Hamilton bulbs will be available again too.
Buddy started messaging me right now trying to get me going. What an absolute lunatic.
No - I messaged in private instead of engaging you in public and told you to grow up and keep your snipes to yourself or put me on ignore if you don't like me. Posting here in public trying to play to a crowd is exactly why. My advice stands. If you have issues with it, DM me, but keep it out of this thread.
I have not looked at or edited this content in over a decade ad can't remember how much detail we went into, but it may help some of you.
Oh no.. I agree with that! But my point in that first context was in comparison to LED prices. Yes, they should charge way less for aquarium halide lamps! It shouldn't be much different than other halides lamps that we find available for other applications in terms of investment. Except for the fact that they can now use the term "specific for aquariums" and label with a nice wrap for the purpose. That happened since the beginning, in the 90's, as we know. But to be specific for aquarium purpose became important now, because of the ban in Europe, that forgives only lamps made for "specific purposes". Another excuse, now more than never, is the fact that they produce much less numbers now due to the much smaller demand, in comparison to what was produced before. The numbers are still very small for them to invest in fixtues and bring back the ballasts too. ReefBrite is doing better in that regard, producing magnetic ballasts and the reflectors! Well... if we need to pay a price to have them making the bulbs, we will depend on them too, so... Still, comparing with the prices that we had many years ago, $60.00 is nothing today. Not too long ago I got some new in box old stock Iwasakis for $90.00 each. I just hope the new brand to be as Hamilton was in terms of quality. They were not like the German bulbs, but impressive comparing to most others made Japan. The main thing I liked about Hamilton was their customer service, and that will be maintained, as the new owner is one of the former employees that used to work there!
I am curious as to what circuit these are using. Also, I think there were actually a few versions of that "Original" icepcap ballast. Despite the shiny exterior, they were a rob peter to pay Paul operation and scrambled for money for parts for production runs. As it were, they had many vendors that they were out of credit with and and to source alternatives.Anyone have luck using 20k radiums on Reefbrite 400 watt electronic ballasts? Years ago, I tried to use 250 watt radiums on an original 250 watt Ice Cap electronic ballast to no avail (bulbs would not fire up at all).
I have a stock pile of newer 400 watt Reefbrite electronic ballasts. Hopefully Hamilton 400 watt 20k bulbs will become available again too (or something comparable for electronic ballasts).
The new company Aqua Bright Solution told me they will produce the bulbs just like the Hamilton was. Hold up and don't get rid of your ballasts!Anyone have luck using 20k radiums on Reefbrite 400 watt electronic ballasts? Years ago, I tried to use 250 watt radiums on an original 250 watt Ice Cap electronic ballast to no avail (bulbs would not fire up at all).
I have a stock pile of newer 400 watt Reefbrite electronic ballasts. Hopefully Hamilton 400 watt 20k bulbs will become available again too (or something comparable for electronic ballasts).
Yea those were mine. Glad you are going to put them to good use. Those are some of the best fixtures ever made, imo.
I think you will get better output/color from the M80.
If the bulbs are 400w then you will need an ANSI code m135/155 ballast or 400w electronic ballast. The m80 is for 250w Radium’s.
I have the same model but without the pendants. Pendants does make it look prettier. Wish pendant version is still around.
I actually use 2 x lumen bright mini version on my 75 gallon and it doesn't bother my eyes.
Thank you for keeping it out of this thread. I really do appreciate your decision to do so.
I haven't finished reading your article yet and only skimmed part of it so far but wow very well written article with lots of juice. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Oh I see what you mean now. I was mistaken; My apologies.
