Looking for 72" 1 bulb VHO ballast?

Aquariust · 08-08-2001, 10:01 PM

Anyone know of a company who makes a ballast to run 1 vho 72" 160W bulb?

I have seen a few who sell the 2 72" VHO ballasts. I just need one, and I'd prefer it to be inexpensive, under $100.

Anyone know where I can find one?

icemark · 08-09-2001, 02:14 AM

I only know of Tar ballasts that will light a single bulb that far:

All are 120 volt and for T12 size bulbs:

Sola P/N E-420-F-1215-TP
Advance P/N RC2S102-TP
Magentek P/N 951-STCP

My personal favorite is the Sola as it is ISO 9001 and generally has a 5 year warrenty. I have used their MH ballasts with great succes.

You might try http://www.bulbsa2z.com/ for the ballast. I don't know if they have that one, but they might be able to order it, as they carry Sola and I think Advance.

Grainger and Greybar will have or can get the Advance one's as well, but often require a retail/wholesale account to be set up with them.

You might also ask Andy at IceCap, ( http://www.icecapinc.com/ ) as maybe a 660 could be used.

Aquariust · 08-09-2001, 06:20 PM

Thanks Ice! I will start calling around this weekend.

The websites are difficult to understand! So many numbers.

For example:

Model 9950 ballast works with 344556, 4355, 345245, and 54w77 type bulbs.

What a bunch of jargon! I'll figure it out eventually. I do have a contractors license, so ordering shouldn't be a problem.

ASH · 08-10-2001, 09:40 AM

From IceCap:
You could use a Model 430 to light one 6 or 8 ft VHO lamp. If you later wanted to add a 2nd lamp you would just re-wire it. The model 660 must have a load of at least two lamps.
Andy

icemark · 08-10-2001, 12:11 PM

There you go, a 430 would be by far your best bet.

Aquariust · 08-10-2001, 01:28 PM

Icecap is rather expensive! I was looking for cheaper alternatives

Thanks ALL!

JG · 08-10-2001, 02:05 PM

Not sure when you need the ballast by, but I have a used 430(not even a year old) that I'll be selling in about a month. I'm ugrading to a 660.

Aquariust · 08-11-2001, 04:14 PM

How much will you be asking for it?

JG · 08-11-2001, 04:44 PM

$100 + shipping.

Where do you live in NJ? I'm in south Jersey(Blackwood), so we could avoid shipping charges.

Aquariust · 08-11-2001, 06:58 PM

My parents live in Cherry Hill, I live near Trenton, and I was born and raised in Westville.

So s/h wouldn't be necessary

Email me when you want to sell it

Thanks Again, John

JG · 08-11-2001, 09:42 PM

Ok, no problem. I hold it for you then. Should be about 3-4 weeks.

Aquariust · 08-11-2001, 11:22 PM

I appreciate it JG!

08-08-2001, 10:01 PM	#1
Aquariust Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 140	Looking for 72" 1 bulb VHO ballast? Anyone know of a company who makes a ballast to run 1 vho 72" 160W bulb? I have seen a few who sell the 2 72" VHO ballasts. I just need one, and I'd prefer it to be inexpensive, under $100. Anyone know where I can find one? __________________ “Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hope that the cow will back up to them.” -Elbert Hubbard Aquariusts Den

08-09-2001, 02:14 AM	#2
icemark Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA, USA Posts: 1,102	I only know of Tar ballasts that will light a single bulb that far: All are 120 volt and for T12 size bulbs: Sola P/N E-420-F-1215-TP Advance P/N RC2S102-TP Magentek P/N 951-STCP My personal favorite is the Sola as it is ISO 9001 and generally has a 5 year warrenty. I have used their MH ballasts with great succes. You might try http://www.bulbsa2z.com/ for the ballast. I don't know if they have that one, but they might be able to order it, as they carry Sola and I think Advance. Grainger and Greybar will have or can get the Advance one's as well, but often require a retail/wholesale account to be set up with them. You might also ask Andy at IceCap, ( http://www.icecapinc.com/ ) as maybe a 660 could be used. __________________ Play well Mark www.mazdamark.com

08-09-2001, 06:20 PM	#3
Aquariust Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 140	Thanks Ice! I will start calling around this weekend. The websites are difficult to understand! So many numbers. For example: Model 9950 ballast works with 344556, 4355, 345245, and 54w77 type bulbs. What a bunch of jargon! I'll figure it out eventually. I do have a contractors license, so ordering shouldn't be a problem. __________________ “Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hope that the cow will back up to them.” -Elbert Hubbard Aquariusts Den

08-10-2001, 12:11 PM	#5
icemark Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA, USA Posts: 1,102	There you go, a 430 would be by far your best bet. __________________ Play well Mark www.mazdamark.com Last edited by icemark; 08-10-2001 at 06:02 PM.

08-10-2001, 01:28 PM	#6
Aquariust Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 140	Icecap is rather expensive! I was looking for cheaper alternatives Thanks ALL! __________________ “Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hope that the cow will back up to them.” -Elbert Hubbard Aquariusts Den

08-10-2001, 09:40 AM	#4
ASH Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ USA Posts: 120	From IceCap: You could use a Model 430 to light one 6 or 8 ft VHO lamp. If you later wanted to add a 2nd lamp you would just re-wire it. The model 660 must have a load of at least two lamps. Andy

08-10-2001, 02:05 PM	#7
JG Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 630	Not sure when you need the ballast by, but I have a used 430(not even a year old) that I'll be selling in about a month. I'm ugrading to a 660.

08-11-2001, 04:14 PM	#8
Aquariust Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 140	How much will you be asking for it? __________________ “Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hope that the cow will back up to them.” -Elbert Hubbard Aquariusts Den

08-11-2001, 04:44 PM	#9
JG Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 630	$100 + shipping. Where do you live in NJ? I'm in south Jersey(Blackwood), so we could avoid shipping charges.

08-11-2001, 06:58 PM	#10
Aquariust Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 140	My parents live in Cherry Hill, I live near Trenton, and I was born and raised in Westville. So s/h wouldn't be necessary Email me when you want to sell it Thanks Again, John __________________ “Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hope that the cow will back up to them.” -Elbert Hubbard Aquariusts Den

08-11-2001, 09:42 PM	#11
JG Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 630	Ok, no problem. I hold it for you then. Should be about 3-4 weeks.

08-11-2001, 11:22 PM	#12
Aquariust Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 140	I appreciate it JG! __________________ “Parties who want milk should not seat themselves on a stool in the middle of the field in hope that the cow will back up to them.” -Elbert Hubbard Aquariusts Den

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