WMAS Discussion Forum : Ballast Identification

WMAS Discussion Forum : Ballast Identification http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:02:42 +0000 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:59:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=45164 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Ballast Identification : A UPS is basically a battery back...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388604&title=ballast-identification#388604 Author: RandyVB
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Posted: December 07 2010 at 3:59am

A UPS is basically a battery back up power supply so when the power goes out the lights don't go off. It doesn't have anything to do with the ballasts other than to supply them with power. ]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:59:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388604&title=ballast-identification#388604 <![CDATA[Ballast Identification : Well I looked on the back and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388560&title=ballast-identification#388560 Author: dbboy17
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Posted: December 06 2010 at 7:33pm

Well I looked on the back and it is a Deltec T1500 UPS. Does anyone know if I'll have any trouble with firing up any of the 250W SE bulbs? ]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:33:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388560&title=ballast-identification#388560 <![CDATA[Ballast Identification : That's what I was thinking...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388479&title=ballast-identification#388479 Author: dbboy17
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Posted: December 06 2010 at 10:15am

That's what I was thinking that it looks more like something for a computer setup. It certainly doesn't look like other ballasts that I've seen. I have been using 250W single ended bulbs and the ones I got last year worked just fine but wanted to get a different set. As I was researching out bulbs, some of the bulbs appear to require certain types of ballasts to fire up properly. I just didn't want to waste money on some bulbs if they weren't going to work so that's what started my question. If it is a UPS box will that be a problem with some of the bulbs? I will check to see if I can take the cover off and take another picture. ]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:15:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388479&title=ballast-identification#388479 <![CDATA[Ballast Identification : Sorry, we cannot tell from looking...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388437&title=ballast-identification#388437 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: December 06 2010 at 12:17am

Sorry, we cannot tell from looking at the outside box.
Looks like a UPS (Universal Power Supply) box to me.
My guess is that someone used the box to house the ballasts.

Are these Mogul base or Double ended bulbs? If Mogul, the size is printed right on the bulb. Tell/show us more. We might need to see inside that box.
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Posted: December 05 2010 at 8:39pm

Looks more like a old computer desktop than a ballast]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:39:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388393&title=ballast-identification#388393 <![CDATA[Ballast Identification : I am looking to replace my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45164&PID=388374&title=ballast-identification#388374 Author: dbboy17
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Posted: December 05 2010 at 5:44pm

I am looking to replace my MH bulbs but unsure as to the type of ballast I have as some bulbs require certain types of ballasts to run properly. I purchased my setup as a whole and this came with it and I could use some help identifying what type of ballast this is. Here is a picture of it. Are there any bulbs that would be an issue with this? Thanks

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