Ice cap 430

[Aquariust]

Hello All! Will a ice cap 430 power 3 55W PC's and a single 60" 140W VHO?

They say it will run power compacts, and vho, up to 320 Watts. What I want is only 305 watts. Can you run PC and VHO?

How will this be on my energy bill? I was originally planning on using 2 A&H ballasts I already have, and an ice cap 430 to power the VHO. Using the ice cap to push the 3 x 55W PC's eliminates using the 2 A&H ballasts. Running one ballast for everything or 3 ballasts for everything, would they still use the same amount of juice? They are still drawing the same amount of watts right?

Thanks ALL!

[Ironreef]

Dunno but IC ballast are nice but I would get a 660 for @$20 more. You will have more power= better buy ime

[Aquariust]

don't need extra power. The unit is used so the price is not an issue.

Thanks Though

[Ironreef]

getting a deal for a used one is one thing but if I were buying new I would get 660. IME most ppl always want more lighting later. Sometimes even less and the 660 can use alot of vho = less if you aren't using halides. But a deal is much better. I belive you will be happy with the 430 but FWIW you can just ask IC for the most accurate answer.

[Aquariust]

Thanks Iron

My tank is a 125. I am going to be using 3 250W MH, 2 x 55W PC Atinic, 1 x 36W PC atinic, 1 x 60" 140W VHO, and possibly down the road 3 x 55PC whites.

So, the ice cap ballast is really nothing more than atinic support.

Thanks Again!