jason the filter freak November 29, 2008 Share November 29, 2008 I have an ice cap 660-009 that I think it a goner. Though the lights were still on and I could even flip the ballast on any off and the lights would still fire. It sounded like a fresh water air pump and there was a stench ... of burning something or other I guess. The whole house smells the ballast is out side on the porch in a dry area and I have a pounding headache from the fumes . Am I going to die now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman November 29, 2008 Share November 29, 2008 I have an ice cap 660-009 that I think it a goner. Though the lights were still on and I could even flip the ballast on any off and the lights would still fire. It sounded like a fresh water air pump and there was a stench ... of burning something or other I guess. The whole house smells the ballast is out side on the porch in a dry area and I have a pounding headache from the fumes . Am I going to die now? Ahhhh.... I love the smell of burning electronics in the morning... I know that smell - I've worked in electronics, radio, and computers all my life. That is the lovely odor of burnt transformer. All those little wires heating up like toaster coils, melting the varnish that insulates them. No worry - the smell will go away in a few months. (kidding!! - it only takes a couple of days if you can air the place out) You should be fine; unless those ballasts are HUGE, and 20+ years old, and have dioxin in them. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octopus November 29, 2008 Share November 29, 2008 How many 36" T5's can you put on one of those 660's? I'm a little confused about those things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami November 29, 2008 Share November 29, 2008 Jason, I guess if you're going to have one go, this is the time - seeing how IceCap is coming to the winter meeting with big discounts. http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?show...c=26262&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone November 29, 2008 Share November 29, 2008 How many 36" T5's can you put on one of those 660's? I'm a little confused about those things? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak November 30, 2008 Author Share November 30, 2008 A 660 can run up to 4 four foot long bulbs. I had it running 2 VHO's and Two t5s at 4 feet a piece. Any one know if ice cap still rebuilds ballasts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octopus November 30, 2008 Share November 30, 2008 4 I want moooar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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