Ballast question

[don-n-sa]

OK, I am working on my clam tank...new to halides

Can I store the ballast for a 250w hqi in a enclosed cabinet? nothing else in there...no water since the tank will be plumbed into my main system.

[seamonkey2]

ballasts will create some heat, can you put a fan or hole for air to circulate in the cabinet?

Jose

[don-n-sa]

I just put a hole in the back for the wires to go in, but the hole will be against the wall, so not alot of circulation, but I can put a fan in it.

[Ross]

It shouldnt be a problem just make sure its not against somethign that will catch on fire.

[z28pwr]

You should be okay with a fan, if not atleast some holes for circulation.

[tony]

i have 250w HM in my hood on my 37 cube. my back is completely open. id say my MHs add about 2-3 degrees to the temp when on. Ace built me a sweet fan into my hood but luckily i havent had to use it at all

[apedroza]

Hey Don is this the ballast I sold you?? It should have a built in fan that cuts down on the heat. Small exhaust holes would help get rid of the rest. The ballast to me didn't seem to get that hot.

[urban79]

Just try it and see hot hot it gets in there..