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Unread 03/01/2007, 03:35 PM   #251
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My viper does the exact same thing, have to wait about 20 minutes for it to cool off before I can fire it up again. No worries!


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Unread 03/01/2007, 04:13 PM   #252
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I have the same thing. And yes it did freak me out at first as well!!! But all is good and I cannot complain about the lights. I just hope im acclimating everything correctly. Some things seem to be "pouting".

How does everyone else garden grow?


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Unread 03/01/2007, 04:18 PM   #253
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Yeah the switch for my actinics (24" fixture) broke after a few flicks as well. Other than that no compaints.

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Unread 03/01/2007, 05:11 PM   #254
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Re: Same as Hombby?

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As most of you probably know this exact fixture is on eBay under the name "Hommby". They word the auction the same way Aquatraders words their web page. I sent an email to the Hommby people asking if they were the same as AT and here is the full resposne:

"No, we are not the same. Thank you!"

What do you guys think?
well what I know is that this other people like aquatrader hummby go to china and buy wholesale price. I know this from a friend of mine, every 6 month they go to china, like a expo and buy furniture aquatic product ect.....


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Unread 03/01/2007, 07:04 PM   #255
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I'm still learning some on how MH work but my understanding is that with an eletronic ballast, you can run any bulb right? I'm not talking wattage, just like probe, pulse, etc.

So with the Odyssea electronic ballast, I can assume that it can power either of these two bulbs?

http://cgi.ebay.com/250-W-DE-HQI-14-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/250-Watt-Metal-H...QQcmdZViewItem


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Unread 03/01/2007, 07:05 PM   #256
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Unread 03/01/2007, 08:15 PM   #257
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Unread 03/01/2007, 11:23 PM   #258
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Those are nice shots of your empty tank. The blue looks great. Does it just look like the right color blue because you don't have anything in the tank yet? Mia's started off a little yellow before fading to blue during a burn in.

How long had yours been running before the pics?


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Unread 03/02/2007, 12:06 AM   #259
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since I got them last week they look like that.
the first time I turn it on for probably 10 min. then today is been on for almost 5 hours.
the only thing is it smell like burn but like when thing are new I think? is normal to smell like that?
also the fan don't bothers me at all.
I still working on the sump and a skimmer that I got for free and I don't have an a idea to instal it.


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Unread 03/02/2007, 09:48 AM   #260
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Depends on what you mean by burning. If it smells like the powder coat or paint getting warm I wouldn't worry. If it's a plastic or rubber burning smell that is cause for alarm!


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Unread 03/02/2007, 11:08 AM   #261
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those plastic on the pc are they suppouse to be there or not?


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Unread 03/02/2007, 11:40 AM   #262
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those plastic on the pc are they suppouse to be there or not?

those plastic rubber piece are supposed to be there, they are heat resistant and actually hold the bulb in place, in case it could accidentally slide out of the clip. dont take them out, they sell them separetely if you break them for a couple of bucks.


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Unread 03/02/2007, 11:40 AM   #263
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If you mean the rubber bands yes they are.


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Unread 03/02/2007, 04:06 PM   #264
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Mine also had a sulfur type smell the first couple days. An ozone oder of types if you ever work around electric motors. After a week the smell is gone. Everything still works great. Although I'd like a bluer bulb but thats personal preference and not Odysseas issue.

I know it's only a week but I'm hoping it's safe to say we can stop flaming Odyssea.


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Unread 03/02/2007, 04:07 PM   #265
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stop flaming Odyssea.
No pun intended


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Unread 03/02/2007, 04:28 PM   #266
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thats funny!! lol


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Unread 03/02/2007, 06:04 PM   #267
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I'm going to SF next week and should have time stop by and check Aquatraders out and give a full report back, It will be monday or friday.

I'll try to take pictures with my camera phone.


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Unread 03/02/2007, 06:15 PM   #268
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Got mine yesterday evening, the 48" 760 watt model. I am impressed. Seems rather well built and fired right up (I too removed and cleaned the bulbe like another poster, saw prints on the glass and was worried) . The bulbs are a nice crisp white, not too yellow or blue so far....just right. I think this may be because I noticed when I was looking at the box and on the side where it labels the content it reads something like 48" MH light fixture, 65watt actinic x4, 10000k MH x2. But if you actually look at it the 10000 k is actually a 15000 that someone took a sharpie to to make it read 10000k (perhaps really 15k bulbs?). Aynone else notice or have this? The fan is a little loud but it doesnt bother me since I have a rather large fan on the back of my canopy so its just a little more noise. The MH ballasts barely even get warm to the touch and everything works flawlessly so far. For $359 shipped compared to $700+ for a similar unit I give it an A+ as long as it holds up well, but only time can judge that. BTW- mine smells a bit too, kind of like my tv smelled for a week or so after I got it (52" HDILA )


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Unread 03/02/2007, 07:07 PM   #269
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ordered mine will give it a through overview before installing and possibly and overhaul. might replace all the wiring with a larger gauge to reduce the risk of fire,.


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Unread 03/02/2007, 11:27 PM   #270
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Sherman, shouldn't you be wrapping your snow-mobile around a tree?


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Unread 03/04/2007, 12:57 PM   #271
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Can anyone tell me where to buy the 72" halide light? Ebay does not have them and aqua trader is sold out. Any other sites that sell these? hope someone can help.


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Unread 03/04/2007, 04:01 PM   #272
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seen that too. I would just wait till they get more in...


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Unread 03/04/2007, 05:40 PM   #273
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They always seem to be out. they just got them in stock not more than 2 weeks ago. I got mine in the mail last weekend and put it up. If there already out good luck. I've been rying for 3 months to get one

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Can anyone tell me where to buy the 72" halide light? Ebay does not have them and aqua trader is sold out. Any other sites that sell these? hope someone can help.



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Unread 03/04/2007, 11:20 PM   #274
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frazier, That avatar is hillarious. Is he eating a lion?


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Unread 03/05/2007, 08:07 AM   #275
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Could anyone tell me how high this unit sits above the tank when using the mounting brackets? I am trying to decide if it will fit in my canopy.

Thanks!

edit: Also, does anyone have a "discount code" for aquatraders or know where to find one? Or, for that matter, are there any places to buy this lamp cheaper than aquatraders?

Sorry for the excess of questions, but I really haven't been keeping up on the latest reef goings on (have just been enjoying my FOWLR tank until the CurrentUSA light that I have failed a few days ago...)



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