Does anyone have a 250 MH magnetic ballast that I can borrow?

[Neuspeedgirl]

On Saturday we had a rainstorm in SF Bay area and my ballast got fried. I am looking to borrow a ballast until the one on order comes in. I am running an icecap light fixture with a 250MH 20k double ended bulb. This is a single pendant hanging fixture. If anyone near SF to San Mateo can help it would be really appreciated.

 

[Neuspeedgirl]

I ordered the new ballast today so it should come by Wedensday or Thursday - I hope!

 

[JAR]

No, Not me, but welcome to the club!!!!
Your critters should be fine. Just be gentle when you turn the lights back on.
(reduce the photoperiod a little at first).

 

[kinetic]

sometimes if algae got really bad, I'd leave my lights off for 3 days every few weeks. things seemed to be happy =)

 

[Neuspeedgirl]

Thank you for all the information. It's going on 3 days now and I was getting worried about all the SPS.
Will do on the reduction of the photoperiod when I get back up and running.

 

[iani]

Sorry, I can't help either. Good luck, hopefully you can get someone to help you out.

 

[chicken]

I have a spare IC250 if you need to borrow one. I am located over in San Ramon though.

-Chris

 

[Neuspeedgirl]

Hi Chris. I definitely would love to borrow as my ballast is not schedule to come in til next Thursday the 29th!
Send me a message on how to get to your house and what is the best day I could come - hopefully this weekend.

steph

 

[chicken]

msg sent. thanks.