need 250w ballast

[SKRIZ]

I just got a 250w iwasaki and am having a difficult time finding a reasonably priced ballast. I went to a ton of places today and the cheapest one i found was $58. Any suggestions? I read about a guy who bought his new for $23 and others who have found this, can anybody help me out? thanks

[chromis]

Check out this link, he will tell you where you can get a ballast for cheap. http://www.rpi.edu/dept/union/aquari...ml/DIY_MH.html

Andrew

[thezookeeper]

Hi there. Yes. I bought my MV ballast for my 250w Iwasaki at Graybar Electric. There is probably one near you. They seem to be all over the US. It is an Advance Ballast No. 71A3802-600. It was $21.95 at my Graybar. But it might be a tad bit more expensive at other Graybars. Now I had to talk to four people there in order for them to find it. They had to special order it. So request a special order should they not have it. It did not cost extra for special order for me. If you wonder how the ballasts make the light look, check out my website below. HTH


Joanne

[SKRIZ]

thanks zookeeper! I'll give them a call today.