Change ballast's on Odyssea 48" 760W Metal Halide System

[joeyspot]

Hey MR

I have an Odyssea 48" 760W Metal Halide System, I need to ask can I change the ballast's that come with it to Sunlight Supply BLue Wave DUAL 250 w HQI metal halide ballast, without changing the wires in the light that I have?

 

[albano]

I believe you'll have to rewire...the connectors are different

 

[joeyspot]

But they look the same just plug in.

 

[albano]

well, its possible, but 3 years ago, when I changed my ballast, the plugs were definately different. call, and check with the suppliers, first.

 

[joeyspot]

thanks for your help will call tomm.

 

[noelskii]

what's wrong with the ballast that it comes with?

 

[reefs4life]

But they look the same just plug in.

I have the same fixture and I swapped the ballasts but I got IceCap ballasts instead. The fixture should have the C14 connector and the ballast should have the C13 connector, if that's the case you don't need to rewire anything if not maybe you might want to consider selling the ballast you have and get IceCaps so you don't have to rewire. Keep in mind you'll need to change the bulbs too

 

[mr_X]

what's wrong with the ballast that it comes with?

the supplied ballasts are sub-par, and so are the bulbs. it's a good idea to change them out.
be careful to use some window screens to shield some light from the corals for a few weeks. you might burn everything with the new components!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I would also change the wiring within the fixture as there have been reports that the wiring is also poor quality.

 

[TimberTDI]

I would also change the wiring within the fixture as there have been reports that the wiring is also poor quality.

Reports of fire were on the older magnetic tar ballast. There haven't been issues with the electronic ballast.

Steven

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I still wouldn't take the chance Steven. I would rather buy a quality light fixture and spend a little more money for some peace of mind.

 

[TimberTDI]

I concur.

 

[Wolverine57]

I've owed 2 of there fixtures a 20" 1x 175W bought it used for my aquapod and the other a 48" 2x 250W HQI this fixture I bought it brand new. Never a problem with either one! On the 48" 2x 250W I had changed the bulbs and the ballast. My opinion its a great fixture for the bucks! I know there were reviews about catching on fire, several years ago when they first came out. I think we should be asking people here on MR who have owned them, what do they think! Just my 2 cents...

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Not that I have one now but they did improve over the older ones quite a bit for what I've seen.It's a you get what you pay for deal.I had the older one.Did'nt catch fire,Thank god.

 

[Ziggy]

I do have one 2x250W for 2 years now and no problems at all.

 

[TimberTDI]

I've owed 2 of there fixtures a 20" 1x 175W bought it used for my aquapod and the other a 48" 2x 250W HQI this fixture I bought it brand new. Never a problem with either one! On the 48" 2x 250W I had changed the bulbs and the ballast. My opinion its a great fixture for the bucks! I know there were reviews about catching on fire, several years ago when they first came out. I think we should be asking people here on MR who have owned them, what do they think! Just my 2 cents...

For the record I do own one:irked: 72"w/ 3x250mh/pcs/leds

I also refuse to setup my 180 until I get another fixture or change out all the bulbs and ballasts. Just to change out the MH ballasts and lights is going to cost about $650.

 

[Wolverine57]

For the record I do own one:irked: 72"w/ 3x250mh/pcs/leds

I also refuse to setup my 180 until I get another fixture or change out all the bulbs and ballasts. Just to change out the MH ballasts and lights is going to cost about $650.

$650 for just the ballast and bulbs!

 

[TimberTDI]

$650 for just the ballast and bulbs!

3 lumatek or galaxy ballasts @ $129.99ea.= $389.97
3 250w DE XM15K @ $79.00ea. +/-= $237.00

Total w/ S&H $629.42

Please if you have a source where these items can be obtained cheaper please do let me know.:grouphug:

Steven

 

[noelskii]

i have a 250 watt mh with 2 96 watt pc and it works great. no problems at all..changed the bulbs once a year. i've had it for about 4+ years...

 

[reefs4life]

I've owed 2 of there fixtures a 20" 1x 175W bought it used for my aquapod and the other a 48" 2x 250W HQI this fixture I bought it brand new. Never a problem with either one! On the 48" 2x 250W I had changed the bulbs and the ballast. My opinion its a great fixture for the bucks! I know there were reviews about catching on fire, several years ago when they first came out. I think we should be asking people here on MR who have owned them, what do they think! Just my 2 cents...

Yeah I mean I've had one now for a while and I swapped out the bulbs and ballasts and now it's an awesome fixture. I don't see how it's different than a Coralife once the swap is made, if you think about it turns out to be better and cheaper if you swap with really good ballasts like IceCaps and really good bulbs. Just my opinion....