D danspyvey Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 27, 2004 #1 can a 175 mercury vapor ballast I get from the electricians shop work the same as ballst made especially for the iwaski (not sure on spelling) bulbs.
can a 175 mercury vapor ballast I get from the electricians shop work the same as ballst made especially for the iwaski (not sure on spelling) bulbs.
F Fatal Morgana Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 27, 2004 #2 Iwaski's EYE bulb is designed for MV ballast, so I think you are in good shape. Make sure the bulb you get is of the same wattage as your ballast, and the color temperature is appropriate for reef (6500K)
Iwaski's EYE bulb is designed for MV ballast, so I think you are in good shape. Make sure the bulb you get is of the same wattage as your ballast, and the color temperature is appropriate for reef (6500K)
