Hey Mo or anyone

[Reef_Dweller_69]

Would this be good for a DIY light?

175 Watt Metal Halide Ballast Kit Multi-Tap Ballast 120/208/240/277 with 175W Metal Halide Bulb Mogul (ED28) Base ANSI Ballast Type M57 (Ships in One Business Day)

[zooqi]

Not sure about that and we will see if anybody else will have an idea. I'm not femiliar with those number but if I know or see more info I might be able to help. The bulb I think is 10,000K so if it is then you should be fine with it and ballast to run it if it does is ok.

[Reef_Dweller_69]

Heres where I found it...

http://www.lightingcloseout.com/product_detail.cfm?ProductID=354&CategoryID=3

http://www.lightingcloseout.com

[zooqi]

I'm still not sure but those bulb don't look like they are aquarium bulbs. The ballast looks like it will be all over and is nicer to have a whole thing inside a box. If you wait you will find a deal around for a used good ballast and bulb.

[Reef_Dweller_69]

Ok, will do that. I have to wait anyway until I have the money to upgrade from present lights. I was just doing some windowshopping if you know what i mean.

[zooqi]

don't do it if you don't have money :D kidding .. I know what you mean and if I came across anything you can use I will let you know too. Some of RC sponsors have good deals on lights once a while and you might get a whole setup for few $ more.

[Reef_Dweller_69]

Cool sounds good. Will be keeping my eyes peeled. :)

[zooqi]

sure,
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