VHO lighting question

Venaman · 01-05-2002, 08:05 PM

has ne one heard of the 660 ice cap ballasts?
of so, im sorta confused on it. . does it come with everything needed (other than the bulbs ofcourse), like i mean does it come with everything needed to hold the bulbs?
thanks

wastedincome420 · 01-05-2002, 08:12 PM

Ya I have two IceCap 660's. If I remember right they come with Ballast, wire harness, and endcaps. You will need to buy bulbs(I think URI's are the best) and a add on plug so you can plug into a wall socket (you can buy them at any hardware store)(they are very easy to hook up)
Well good luck on your new lighting project. Also you can buy a package deal which includes URI bulbs.

Ironreef · 01-05-2002, 08:19 PM

Depending on where you buy them you get ballast / heat sink and harness. You need to buy the endcaps ,bulbs and holder or make a holder. i recommend buying one they are pretty nice but seen many screwed in the end caps which is good also but can be a pain.

Venaman · 01-06-2002, 08:44 PM

when u say endcaps u mean the part that plugs into the prongs of the light?
cuz if i dont have those where can i get them?

oh yea and how many bulbs does a standard 660 hold?
thanks

Iron Crab · 01-11-2002, 07:40 PM

Check out their website at www.icecapinc.com

I got a couple retro kits for the 660 at

www.premiumaquatics.com

Another place that shows their show tank and their lighting is

www.championlighting.com

Hope this helps.

David · 01-12-2002, 02:48 AM

The best deal I have seen on Icecap VHO complete systems (everything you need including URI lamps) is at marinedepot.com, but it can't hurt to shop around. I got 430 ballast with two 6' 160 watt actinic lamps for aroung $225, includes waterproof endcaps, I think I had to buy wire and power cord at HD.

David · 01-12-2002, 02:52 AM

Forgot to mention that number of lamps is more a function of total wattage, both the 430 and 660 are capable of charging 2, 3, or 4 lamps depending on size and rating.

Ltspd · 01-12-2002, 08:12 AM

Here, save yourself 100 bucks and buy this setup. It comes complete except the bulbs. All you have to do is mount it, plug it and play it.

This does the same thing as IC.

http://store.yahoo.com/lamps-now/4lampvhokit.html

This place is a very good place to deal with, I recommend no one else in the lighting end of this hobby.

01-05-2002, 08:05 PM	#1
Venaman Citizen Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: ssauga ontario canada Posts: 210	VHO lighting question has ne one heard of the 660 ice cap ballasts? of so, im sorta confused on it. . does it come with everything needed (other than the bulbs ofcourse), like i mean does it come with everything needed to hold the bulbs? thanks

01-06-2002, 08:44 PM	#4
Venaman Citizen Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: ssauga ontario canada Posts: 210	endcaps when u say endcaps u mean the part that plugs into the prongs of the light? cuz if i dont have those where can i get them? oh yea and how many bulbs does a standard 660 hold? thanks

01-12-2002, 02:48 AM	#6
David Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 210	icecap VHO The best deal I have seen on Icecap VHO complete systems (everything you need including URI lamps) is at marinedepot.com, but it can't hurt to shop around. I got 430 ballast with two 6' 160 watt actinic lamps for aroung $225, includes waterproof endcaps, I think I had to buy wire and power cord at HD.

01-12-2002, 02:52 AM	#7
David Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 210	me again... Forgot to mention that number of lamps is more a function of total wattage, both the 430 and 660 are capable of charging 2, 3, or 4 lamps depending on size and rating.

01-12-2002, 08:12 AM	#8
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	Here, save yourself 100 bucks and buy this setup. It comes complete except the bulbs. All you have to do is mount it, plug it and play it. This does the same thing as IC. http://store.yahoo.com/lamps-now/4lampvhokit.html This place is a very good place to deal with, I recommend no one else in the lighting end of this hobby. __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

01-05-2002, 08:12 PM	#2
wastedincome420 Council Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NH Posts: 270	Ya I have two IceCap 660's. If I remember right they come with Ballast, wire harness, and endcaps. You will need to buy bulbs(I think URI's are the best) and a add on plug so you can plug into a wall socket (you can buy them at any hardware store)(they are very easy to hook up) Well good luck on your new lighting project. Also you can buy a package deal which includes URI bulbs.

01-05-2002, 08:19 PM	#3
Ironreef Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Pacific WA Posts: 1,220	Depending on where you buy them you get ballast / heat sink and harness. You need to buy the endcaps ,bulbs and holder or make a holder. i recommend buying one they are pretty nice but seen many screwed in the end caps which is good also but can be a pain.

01-11-2002, 07:40 PM	#5
Iron Crab Council Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: N.W. Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 434	Check out their website at www.icecapinc.com I got a couple retro kits for the 660 at www.premiumaquatics.com Another place that shows their show tank and their lighting is www.championlighting.com Hope this helps.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode