MarkO ... Sep 12, 2009 #1 Can I use any 175 metal halide ballast for my lighting setup? The reef ones are running about $125, but I can find "reefer" ones for about half. The reason I ask is it appears one of my ballasts has crapped out and I'm looking to replace it.
Can I use any 175 metal halide ballast for my lighting setup? The reef ones are running about $125, but I can find "reefer" ones for about half. The reason I ask is it appears one of my ballasts has crapped out and I'm looking to replace it.
OP OP MarkO ... Sep 12, 2009 #2 took apart my ballast housing and realized I could replace the ballast and capacitor no problem but as it turns out, the ballast is fine (it was a defective new bulb).
took apart my ballast housing and realized I could replace the ballast and capacitor no problem but as it turns out, the ballast is fine (it was a defective new bulb).
