Giesemann Infiniti just arrived... odd connectors for metal halide lights

[scollier]

Alright, I am sure I am missing something. Just setup my Infiniti (looks great) and realized that I am missing something as the t5 plugs are standard wall plugs, the 2 plugs for the 250watt Metal Halide lights are wide white plugs. Do I need to get a ballast or something for them? Any help appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Calciumbuf]

You would need to purchase the ballasts to run the halides

 

[RayD]

Sweet light. It should have come with 2 smaller boxes with the ballasts in them.

 

[Calciumbuf]

You would need to purchase the ballasts to run the halides

This is of course assuming the fixture does not come with them.

 

[scollier]

thanks Ray, I will contact the company I bought it from. I just rechecked the box and nothing...

 

[this is me]

It should come with the MH ballast(s). Where you buy it from?

 

[scollier]

from these guys : http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28_325_326&products_id=1695

same model except mine is polar white.

 

[scollier]

got the ballasts in, very nice

 

[SteveDola]

lights work better with ballasts.

 

[Behrmon]

lights work better with ballasts.

Mine run cheaper w/o the ballast.