Lumatek Ballast

[FroggyFeet]

If I bought a 240v 250Watt ballast does that mean that I can plug two reflectors into the ballast? Also I saw that the connector on the Lumatek is a three prong, is this considered a RAW cord? Sorry for the newb questions but I have only bought fixtures to date. After looking at the luminarc reflectors and the lumatek ballast it looks like I could put together a sweet little set up. And one more thing Lumatek's are pulse starts correct? So doesn't that mean I have to use a radium bulb or something that can soft start.

Thanks for all the replys,

Dan

[FroggyFeet]

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[FroggyFeet]

Nobody has any info on lighting in the lights and filtration forum?

[sditch]

The 240v ballest means its made for 220volt outlet, not very commom in the house except for a dryer, AC or Stove. I don't beleave that means you can run two 250watt bulbs thou. The new Lumentek (Purple HeatSink) will fire all bulbs that I know of.

[FroggyFeet]

I figured it didn't mean two bulbs, o well. So what kind of cord should I get to plug into the three prong ballast?

[sditch]

That prong is made for a cetain adaptor for either sunlight supply or Hypofarms probley, you may find the adaptor or cut the wire and wire it up manully like I just did.

[FroggyFeet]

K I take it that it isn't to hard to do. Have you heard anything good or bad luminarc III reflectors?

[sditch]

The Luminarc III is good stuff...

[FroggyFeet]

Sunlight Supply Lumen Max 3 Double Ended HQI Reflector

Have you read anything about this reflector? It doesn't look as good as the Luminarc but I kind of like the dimensions better. I still think I would go with the Luminarc though.

[Rysam]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1322487

[FroggyFeet]

Thanks, do you know anything about the reflector I mentioned?

[Rysam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12202570#post12202570 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sditch
The Luminarc III is good stuff...

[DarG]

Lumenmax 3 is as good. One reefer did a pretty extensive comparison between the two and found the Lumenmax to be a slightly better performer. If I find the link Ill post it. Either way, you cant go wrong, it's basically a wash both are excellent. The Lumenmax 3 will allow two T5's with reflectors to be added over and 18" wide tank (75 gallon, 90 gallon). The mini Lumenarc DE wont, it's too wide.