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Eric sounds like some awesome things going on. Can't wait to see the tank. That is going to be crazy light in htere. Getting me thinking of putting 1000's over mine now. lol I am for sue interested in finding out what the PAR and the longevity of the lights are.
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LOL! You guys are too funny. As soon as we have a plan, anyone who wants to see them fire up can come by, just let me know so we can make it happen. Scott was talking about delivering the lights after the store closes, we'll see if he's still available...
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In at last…… The almighty 1000 watt 20K
Chris was not kidding, these things are huge!!!!! Remember this is in inches not centimeters Three INCHES in diameter The ballasts are do in any time this morning I will post some more pics for Eric…. Since he is hard at work, and does not know they are in yet…….
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Sweet!!!! LMK once the ballasts get in and what your plans are for this evening...
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Lol! Thats actually pretty small for a 1K Mh bulb. I have seen some that are the size of a football. The smaller size will definitely make the reflectors more effective.
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Well looks like we might have another delay... All that was delivered today was the wires. No ballast...
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No ballasts till next week I just talked to PFO, they have been waiting for parts to come in to custom build the ballasts. They are scheduled to be shipped on Friday this week and should be in early next week, like Tuesday or Wednesday.
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good work there! where did u get that eyelet for the bulkhead?
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Thanks Chris, I can't believe out p!ss poor luck on this damn tank.
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Eric,
Did you get all of the electrical move around to accommodate the 1K’s? This extra week could end up being a good thing to make sure that everything is ready for the 1K’s. These 1K ballasts are being custom built just for you. So that you can be the second member of the local 1K club. And unless some else beats me to it I will get to hurry up wait for mine to be custom built so that I can be the third member of the 1K club……. I am putting three of these bad boys in.
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hopefully they will be in soon.... I wanna check them out too.
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If I am not mistaken, they are 8' on the nose.
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I think 8' sounds right also. make sure your power strip can handle the load, They pull around 9 amps a piece I think
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Each ballast will go directly into one of these which is rated to 1875W and each timer will be plugged into a GFI on the wall (reason I need 8')... Everything else will go through an American DJ Power Management box.
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OK I was worried you were doing both on one of those style timer's.
Are you getting scared yet? I went back and forth several times while I waited for the lights to come in, wondering if I made a mistake in ordering 1K lights! In the end I am satisfied, but I'll tell you what they are very intense, I am having issues with certain corals still. I think the key is keeping all the acros the highest (obviously) the montis lower and blastos lower or shaded. Amazingly enough my frogspawn and hammer from Murf are loving it and right under a halide!!!!!! go figure. The clams all seem fine, some acros are partially bleached but I just move them around as needed. Anyway, having a tank with lights so intense that it hurts your eyes to look at some of the bright green corals is pretty cool.
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LOL, I still want to see those lights on person. Eric have you posted any pics of your power distrobution center yet? I went back three pages and did not see any. Looking good for sure though. Have you added a clean up crew?
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Hey Dan, no I haven't taken any pics, it's just two AM DJ units attached to the first step. Clean up crew is in place and doing a sweet job! The sand is almost diatom free and the rock and tank is spotless! Coraline has started to spot on the sides and back wall and can't wait for some more light!!!
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That is great news. I am starting to overcome some hair algae in my tank. I love long spined urchins. Renee still really wants to see your tank.
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Well when the lights get here, anyone who wants to see them fire up is welcome to come over.
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Im in for the fire up
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Cha ching.... 8 corlife power centers. I want pictures of the powermeter before it melts.
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