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Old 08-28-2005, 11:36 PM
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I have a Magentek 931-lh-tc-p ballast.
It says it can run two F96, F72PG, VHO, SHO, T10 T10J lamps.

Does this mean it will be able to run a 72" VHO tube?
What does PG mean?

I want to set this up with 2 URI 10k Aquasuns for my 6 foot 150 gallon tank.

Can any body help confirm I can run a F72 VHO tube.

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Old 08-29-2005, 12:25 AM
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Well I don't know VHO ballasts, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night

Maybe this will help?

http://thereeftank.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9915

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Old 08-29-2005, 02:00 AM
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Default Re: who knows VHO ballasts?

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I have a Magentek 931-lh-tc-p ballast.
It says it can run two F96, F72PG, VHO, SHO, T10 T10J lamps.

Does this mean it will be able to run a 72" VHO tube?
What does PG mean?

I want to set this up with 2 URI 10k Aquasuns for my 6 foot 150 gallon tank.

Can any body help confirm I can run a F72 VHO tube.

thanks
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yes it will run 72" lights.

the "PG" stands for "Power groove" it is a floressent tube that has one of the highest ouputs out there. The grooved lamp actually increases the effective arc length by about 10%. so it is like getting a longer tube in a shorter space.

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but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night
Christy - You rawk

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Old 08-29-2005, 03:08 AM
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Thanks, looks like 'I can do it".

Christy how did you find a link to a discussion that's 3 years old??
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Google has the answer to everything! I just copied your part/model number and there it was
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Old 08-29-2005, 03:17 AM
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I tried that. Guess I missed the reeftank link.
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