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Charlies_Reef
09/28/2010, 03:49 PM
My 48" Maristar fixture's ballast just died on me. It drives (2) 54wT5HO lights.

Any recommendations on a replacement ballast? Maybe one that could push

the t5s harder, or should i just replace it with what it has inside.

Thanks

theatrus
09/28/2010, 05:43 PM
An IceCap 440 will overdrive the bulbs a bit.

Charlies_Reef
09/28/2010, 10:28 PM
Thanks for the input. Any other suggestions?

JASON L.
09/28/2010, 11:30 PM
I have Ice Cap 440s.....I switched from Advanced (I think) BEST THING I EVER DID!!!

rtparty
09/29/2010, 12:44 AM
By overdriving the bulbs you will create more heat that you need to account for and you will hurt bulb life by 4-5 months.

I personally would go with Triad, AccuStart or Vossloh Schwabe.

Reefgeek carries them all.