http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:19:05 +0000 Tue, 30 Mar 2004 01:17:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2212 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2212&PID=21168&title=ventilation#21168 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 2212
Posted: March 30 2004 at 1:17am

Usually the ballast does not go into the canopy unless there is a fan and then some canopies are so closed up they cause serious overheating, even with the ballast outside.

So, in answer to your question, yes hooking up a fan or two for ventilation of the canopy is very wise. The warranty will be void because you didn't heed the warning, but you won't have be blinded to look at your tank.

Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2004 01:17:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2212&PID=21168&title=ventilation#21168 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2212&PID=21142&title=ventilation#21142 Author: kd7hfw
Subject: 2212
Posted: March 29 2004 at 9:33pm

LOL - I am trying to locate a number for the manufacturer. I have had it on for a full day now (without the canopy), and it gets very warm. I am thinking that maybe I made a bad choice in lighting]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2004 21:33:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2212&PID=21142&title=ventilation#21142 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2212&PID=21133&title=ventilation#21133 Author: Carl
Subject: 2212
Posted: March 29 2004 at 8:38pm

I was about to offer my opinion, but thought better of it. I would say that at least for  and grins, I would call the manufacturer and ask why. Is it UL certified? Better to err on the safe side than watch your house go up in smoke.]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2004 20:38:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2212&PID=21133&title=ventilation#21133 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2212&PID=21115&title=ventilation#21115 Author: kd7hfw
Subject: 2212
Posted: March 29 2004 at 5:26pm

I just purchased a 260W PC lighting for my 55 gallon tank. On the instruction sheet it says it bold letters "Do not place in a canopy." (I have a canopy). I have a couple of friends who also are running about the same wattage, but their lighting does not have this warning. If I add additional ventilation, will it be okay?]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2004 17:26:08 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2212&PID=21115&title=ventilation#21115