FishKiler Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Today I found out that a capacitor blew on my MH ballast. It is a generic magnetic M58 250 w SE dual ballast. It seems like a common part but everywhere I called nobody has it locally. My tank is 125g 4x2x2 with 2 super actinic VHOs and 2x250 MH, one is out, how long can I go without a light on one side? On that side some SPS ans LPS and ricordias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Try an electrical suply store, Ive got a platt 1/4 mile down the street that Ive been to and they have all that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishKiler Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks reef165 I will try them in the morning, I tried Eoff and they didn't have it, quoted me $270 for m58 ballast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 whats the microfarad and voltage on the capacitor? I am an electrician so I can make a call or two for you in the morning. We may even have one at the shop. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishKiler Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 It is a 15 MFD 400 VAC. On top is says GESCAP SERIES HW, HW-150-40-A-2. Also says contains internal resistor 1MOHM 1W. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishKiler Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Thanks to all who replied, and a big thanks to Woody. Seahorse aquarium had a cap in stock and my light is up and running again. Also got a few good frags from the visit. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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