ODing a 125 gallon

**GDominy** · 07-16-2003, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinlo

Thanks gareth, maybe I will just go the OD route. 144 watts plus the OD would be plenty for me. I'd have to buy a CO2 system though.. damn money pit. Would you just OD them 2x?

I have not ever OD's anything so I really wouldnt be the one to ask. Ask about VHO and I"m your man but I'm still kind of lost with the ODNO :-)

**GulfCoastAquarian** · 07-16-2003, 08:05 PM

With a Workhorse 5, I'd just OD them 2x, which should increase output approximately 1.5x. With regular electronic 4-F32T8 ballasts, I'd OD them 3x or 4x.
With a pair of WH5's ODing four F32T8 bulbs 2x each, your total output would be pretty close to 190 watts (32w x 4 bulbs x 1.5 power factor).

**GDominy** · 07-16-2003, 08:15 PM

Good to know!

I just "adore" the workhorse ballasts. They are the easiest ballasts to configure I have ever used...

Baller · 07-16-2003, 08:36 PM

What endcaps do you guys use for T12? Do they have to be waterproof? Or will it be ok if I hang them about 8 inches above the water?

Bye!

**GDominy** · 07-16-2003, 08:41 PM

I bought water resistent endcaps for mine, most industrial places carry them.

**GulfCoastAquarian** · 07-16-2003, 08:53 PM

If you can find the water resistant endcaps for a decent price, go for them. I use the regular sockets and just use glass to seperate them and keep my Hatchets from jumping out.

Guttboy · 07-21-2003, 11:49 PM

Guys,

Just wanted to pass this on.

Wasserpest posted this and I went to the article....VERY INFORMATIVE FOR THE VHO CROWD!

I was mistaken earlier...YOU CAN run normal lights through the VHO ballast Icecap has!

http://www.icecapinc.com/rev1.htm

Hope this helps I am going this route! Especially since I already have an Icecap 660 from my Marine Reef tank laying around!

07-16-2003, 08:05 PM	#32
GulfCoastAquarian Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 3,577	With a Workhorse 5, I'd just OD them 2x, which should increase output approximately 1.5x. With regular electronic 4-F32T8 ballasts, I'd OD them 3x or 4x. With a pair of WH5's ODing four F32T8 bulbs 2x each, your total output would be pretty close to 190 watts (32w x 4 bulbs x 1.5 power factor). __________________ - Sam P - plantedtanker in limbo - all tanks currently in storage

07-16-2003, 08:53 PM	#36
GulfCoastAquarian Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 3,577	If you can find the water resistant endcaps for a decent price, go for them. I use the regular sockets and just use glass to seperate them and keep my Hatchets from jumping out. __________________ - Sam P - plantedtanker in limbo - all tanks currently in storage

07-21-2003, 11:49 PM	#37
Guttboy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 752	Guys, Just wanted to pass this on. Wasserpest posted this and I went to the article....VERY INFORMATIVE FOR THE VHO CROWD! I was mistaken earlier...YOU CAN run normal lights through the VHO ballast Icecap has! http://www.icecapinc.com/rev1.htm Hope this helps I am going this route! Especially since I already have an Icecap 660 from my Marine Reef tank laying around! __________________ Mike 100 Gal Planted, two Filstar XP3, Milwaukee SMS 122 pH controller, Milwaukee reg/bubble, compressed CO2, reactor 1000, 7 WCMM, 12 Ottos, 14 neons, 1 SAE, 3 German blue rams, 2 Florida Flag Fish 10 Gallon...20 Endler's live bearers planted, peat/kitty litter/sand substrate 15 Gallon...Just Schultz Aquatic Plant soil

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GDominy Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Victoria,British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,276	Good to know! I just "adore" the workhorse ballasts. They are the easiest ballasts to configure I have ever used...

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GDominy Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Victoria,British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,276	I bought water resistent endcaps for mine, most industrial places carry them.