ARO Electronic Ballast - Good?

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I wanted to get 4 new style IceCap electronic ballasts, but I saw a good deal on some used ARO electronic ballasts. Anyone have experience with these?

EDIT: These are 250 watt MH ballasts. :) Thanks!
 
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I have one running VHO's and havent had a problem with it. Seems to be a good ballast so far. :)
 

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I have a 250w ARO for my DE, can't complain about it.

But I also cannot compare it to an IceCap. I was in a pinch and got it (new) and a new reflector for $90 shipped.
 
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I have a 250w ARO for my DE, can't complain about it.

But I also cannot compare it to an IceCap. I was in a pinch and got it (new) and a new reflector for $90 shipped.

Where was that? If you don't mind me asking.
 

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I have always used ARO and love them on my 250w MH.
 

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How come? For the name?


no after seeing what they look like side by side with same bulb and reflector. the icecap had a much less blued out look to it with the 20k radium. the aro kinda looked more like a washed out blue instead of the crisp blue that came from the icecap.
 

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You will find that most electronic ballasts will drive bulbs differently.

If you go here.

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/lighting

You can see the specs of lots of different bulbs on different ballasts. With different bulbs, the ARO ballast will give you a better look than the icecap ballast.

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