Ballast upgrade

corsi1330 · Jul 31, 2009

I currently have a outer orbit 250w mh which uses a current ballast and I use a 14k phoenix bulb. I am looking to upgrade the ballast and was needing some opinions. I would like to increase the par and a crisper whiter look. Thanks in advance.:bigsmile:

Sikryd · Jul 31, 2009

Brian - Glad to see you made it over here.

My first choice would be an M80 ballast with the PHX's like I was telling you.
I'm not sure if the connectors are different on the Current USA electronic ones vs. the PFO or Aquamedic style connectors though. That is the only issue I can see.
Maybe someone with experience with the Current usa can chime in.

corsi1330 · Jul 31, 2009

Does anyone know which brand of m80 ballasts would match the female end "current outer orbit" to my light? Thanks

Sikryd said:
Brian - Glad to see you made it over here.

My first choice would be an M80 ballast with the PHX's like I was telling you.
I'm not sure if the connectors are different on the Current USA electronic ones vs. the PFO or Aquamedic style connectors though. That is the only issue I can see.
Maybe someone with experience with the Current usa can chime in.

gilmour01 · Jul 31, 2009

i used the icecap 250w ballast when i upgraded my orbit and i love them.

jhsu703 · Aug 3, 2009

Umm regrading that you can totally go to homedept and change the male/female connection to the ballast. Its a very easy. I personally changed out the connector with the current ballast for a tigher connection. I dont trust how the connectors are. Two little white plastic thing...