Coralife ballast question

[kl3377]

I am rebuilding my Coralife Aqualight (2 96w PC) and I was wondering if this ballast SPL-196R-JS will replace the original E296PX-1 that I can not seem to find. When I built my DIY fixture I stole both ballast and the connectors but I want to get it up and running for my 40 breeder. Thanks.

[kl3377]

Anyone?

[REEF DIVA]

I am in the same boat - no pun intended! I have contacted Central Pets, the new owner of Coralife. They have tried very hard but cannot locate the original ballast or a suitable replacement. I am contacting several manufacturers but no luck so far.

Please send me a message if you get any good info. I will do the same. If you email me, maybe we can work on this together. I am determined to find a way to continue to use this lighting fixture.

Where did you find the connector for the side of the ballast that does not connect directly to the bulb?

[jconrath]

Any success on tracking down a replacement ballast?

Yes, i am currentlyin that same 'boat'.

[cap23244]

my current usa fixture is bassicaly the same does you 96watt pc's use one ballast per bulb.? if so this is what i used in my 72" current usa fixture these are a replacemnt ballast for it/same one that came with the fixture
go to this link hope this helps
https://p11.secure.hostingprod.com/@nextechlighting.com/ssl/product_info.php?cPath=20&products_id=81&osCsid=aefd78de3fd661c2a40e57babb569238

[kurt_n]

These guys may have it. Not sure which version of the ballast you're looking for, but when I bought mine this is where I found it...

http://www.marineandreef.com/Coralife_Aqualight_Replacement_Parts_s/27.htm