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Doni · 07/23/2007, 12:33 PM

Ahhh... glad I found this thread. My mini-jet 606 runs my dual reactors (1 carbon, 1 phosban) and it was not turning off even with a manual off. I see now that the dC8 is using the 'soft start' current to keep it going.... phoey! My stand is packed already with fuge light/fans/skimmer so there is no room for another bulb.
I guess I should order a DC4...

Kingfisher - I have no issues using my Icecap 430 ballast on the DC8. It pushes two 48" 54watt T5s.

07/23/2007, 12:33 PM	#20
Doni Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 699	Ahhh... glad I found this thread. My mini-jet 606 runs my dual reactors (1 carbon, 1 phosban) and it was not turning off even with a manual off. I see now that the dC8 is using the 'soft start' current to keep it going.... phoey! My stand is packed already with fuge light/fans/skimmer so there is no room for another bulb. I guess I should order a DC4... Kingfisher - I have no issues using my Icecap 430 ballast on the DC8. It pushes two 48" 54watt T5s. __________________ Doni Marie~ "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 120 AGA reef and 1000+ gallons of clownfish!