10% off!!! Wahooo!!

[AQD_ottawa]

Well its that time of year again folks when we like to give something back :dance:

So until 10th December at www.ghl-direct.com all USA clients will receive 10% off ALL accessory orders.

Just incase you missed the link above

http://www.ghl-direct.com

[skibum9884]

is this the deal you were referring to when you mentioned there'd be a deal for those who don't currently own a system? I remember reading this when the ugrade from the PII to PIII ended.

[AQD_ottawa]

This is for accessories only I will be launching a pre purchase deal for P3 clients shortly.

[skibum9884]

excellent. thanks! i'll be on the lookout.

[AQD_ottawa]

I am just working the nickles and dimes out with the dealers and then i will announce something possibly as early as this afternoon but latets Monday.

[DSP]

Will the new active splitter be available for purchace before Dec. 10th?

Thanks,
Dave

[AQD_ottawa]

you only need this if wanting to run more than two simu's off of one port.

I have none over here now but if you want one say now and i will get added for shipment leaving on the 8th

[DSP]

I have 4 spots split between 2 ports. They can't run at 100% this way. The active splitter sounds like the answer to my situation. Yes I would love to get one.

[AQD_ottawa]

Ok I will get them on the website on pre order for you, once i have had confirmation from GHL I can get them in before Christmas, I will pm you when I know.

[DSP]

Thanks!

[AQD_ottawa]

It will be on the first order in January, I can not add more stuff to this order coming in too short notice sorry.

[DSP]

OK. I'll check back in January.

[Oldtimer]

Don't have the time to research this in detail at the moment, so I'll ask here:

I have a Profilux II Plus with all the bells and whistles. Bought it last year. I'm about a month away from getting my reef up and running and lighting is my last project. Since I bought the unit, I had intended on running 3x 250W MH + 4 dimmable 60" T5's. I'd like to purchase the ballasts and dimming equipment now. I plan to use 4x 80W dimmable Advance Mark 10 ballasts controlled by two dimmable powerbar's.

* Are the Profilux 2 Dim Powerbar's the only option or is there a better option?

* Does Profilux 3 offer any advantages over the P2 regarding dimmable control?

* Where can I purchase the ballasts stateside? I recall one place in Canada, but nothing stateside.

Thanks.

[AQD_ottawa]

If using 80w dimmable Mark 10 ballasts then yes the power bar 2 dim is your only option, 80w ballasts also only control 1 tube per ballast

The profilux plus II has been developed ahead of the P3 for dimming control and as such the Plus II and P3 share all the same unique dimming options the only difference will be in software functionality available.

Best do a google search for Philips advance mark 10 ballasts.

[Oldtimer]

Thanks. I do plan to get 4 of the balasts to run my 4 80W T5's.

As far as the ballasts - Google doesn't give me much so I'll just contact Phillip's directly. By the way, I said Mark 10, but I believe they are Mark 7.

[AQD_ottawa]

Mark 7 is 1-10V controllable but as far as i am aware only available in 54w

mark 10 is AC dimmable and available in 24w and 54w and (80w I think)

[Oldtimer]

Thanks - I confused them for a minute...

I've found Mark 7's in 1x80W, but the input voltage is 277 Volts?? Strange. See here...

http://www.1000bulbs.com/images/PDF/Mark7-0-10V-brochure.pdf

I've found Mark 10's in 2x54W (REZ-2S54), but not 1x80W so I suspect that maybe this ballast can be configured for 1x80W?

I seem to recall something about special end caps. I have Icecap T5 endcaps. Are these compatible or not? If not, what do I need and where can I get them?

[AQD_ottawa]

Yep as I said you are limtyed to 24w or 54 in Mark 10 ac dimmable for 110V

And only 54w for mark 7 1-10V dimmable in 110V

I know someone that has connected the two outlets of a 54w to drive 1 x 80w tube but naturally I am not going to advise anyone does this a the units are not safety tested to be used in this manner.

[Oldtimer]

What about this? Perhaps this is a 2x54W ballast rigged for 1x80W? I will call them later. I'm going to be bummed if I cannot make this work. I already have the 60" T5 bulbs, reflectors, end caps, etc.


Also. Are my Ice cap end caps OK?

http://www.reefconcept.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_72&products_id=1942

[AQD_ottawa]

They need to be fast strike so best email icecap and ask, if not we have them here

[Oldtimer]

Reefconcept confirmed they have the 1x80W Mark 10 ballasts (they are 2 x 54W ballasts wired in series). I will order through them. Icecap told me that they never heard of the term fast strike. Google gives me nothing as well. I don't really understand the concept either. I suspect the only concern is that the metal contacts and such in the end caps can handle spikes. Who ultimately directed this requirement? Did it come from GHL?

[AQD_ottawa]

No philips themselves

Its called rapid start sockets

http://ehidballasts.com/ProductBrand.aspx?id=2&pcid=7&pbid=53

[Oldtimer]

Does Philips make the sockets too? Since you have them, anything interesting to note about them regarding design compared to standard T5 end caps? Icecap doesn't forsee any issues, but they really are confused (as am I) as to what these end caps offer that others do not. I have requests into Philips about the ballasts, but they aren't too quick with their replies... unlike you. ;) Order will be going in for the dimmable powerbar tonight.

[AQD_ottawa]

I do not have standad ones so I am in the opposite position ;)

Best ask Phillips they have a tech help desk