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Old 03-29-2005, 04:08 AM
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Can I use this for a DE bulb without switching the bulb connectors?Also can I run double end bulbs off of a magnetic ballast?
Anyone have a closeup of a de fixture that shows the socket?
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Old 03-29-2005, 04:13 AM
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The halogen light sockets are different fromt the 70 - 150W DE or the 250-400W DE MH bulbs.

Also, you need a HQI or electronic ballast to fire DE bulbs.
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Old 03-29-2005, 04:16 AM
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Oh well,in the junk box they go(for now )
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Hey jum check out this thread on Nano reef.

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/show...0&pagenumber=1

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Interesting. I didn't know the 70w MH fit in these. My bad Jim (or should I call you Jum like snaggle? )
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crap I need to proof reed more often sorry Jim
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crap I need to proof reed more often sorry Jim
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Now that is funny!!
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With a dremel rotory tool you can shape the ceramic holders, wire in a new ballast and you're set. I believe it's the 500w Halogen unit that holds the larger DE tubes but again you need that rotary tool to shape the ceramic end pieces.

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