MAYBE FS: PFO dual 400wt MH ballast with all the trimmings

[azonic]

Due to a recent tank crash....I'm planning to switch my reef to aggresive so I no longer need these lights. I will only sell them if the offer is right. Maybe also interested in trading for a lower wattage halide system....a dual 175 or dual 250 COMPLETE setup or even a power compact or VHO setup. As partial trade of course.
Would also trade for a good protein skimmer for a 90 gallon tank.
Includes pfo dual ballast, cords with mogel sockets, 2 reflectors(need a good cleaning), 2 ushio 400 watt bulbs.(3 months old & 6 months old)
I will post pictures if there is any interest. Reply to thread if interested with email address and what you are offering. Do NOT just list your email address. They are for sale to the best offer, I'm not saying how much I want for them in cash because someone might offer more if I don't say
NOT HQI FOR THOSE WHO WILL ASK

 

[richard rendos]

Let me know if you wanna trade. I have 2 X 175 watt MH setup with moguls, reflectors, etc. Ice Cap ballasts. Also have a IceCap 660 VHO setup with ballast, heatsink, endcaps, and acrylic mounts. Interested in a possible even swap? Email me.
Richard Rendos

 

[jarre]

I've got a PFO Dual 175 I'll gladly trade. If you're interested email me at Brad@AbleDirect.com

 

[azonic]

Ok since you are both offering almost the exact same setup, I'll reply to you both on here to make it easier on me
Richard - Are you offering both the dual 175 setup AND the icecap 430? Or just one or the other....
Also, are bulbs included with either? If so, how old? What kelvin temperature?
The other guy whose name I forget - Is everything included? How old are the bulbs? What kelvin temperature? I would not do an even swap of the dual 400 system for the dual 175 system.

 

[azonic]

Also, just another note...I am in Canada. I just calculated rough shipping costs to each of you and it will cost roughly the same for you both.
The APPROXIMATE shipping cost would be between $30-$40USD. I think it is around $35 but I'd have to get it all boxed up to know for sure. That is with it being sent via Canada post expediated parcel service to avoid customs charges from UPS or Fedex. I will cover insurance charges and packaging as long as you do the same for sending to me.
I look forward to both of your timely respones.

 

[richard rendos]

I was offering either, not both. You mentioned you were interested in either. Cost on a dual 175 watt system and a dual 400 watt system are only 22 dollars different if you get PFO brand ballasts. 2 X 175 watt IceCap setup costs $40.00 more than the 2 X 400 watt PFO setup, but I understand if you don't want to trade.

 

[jarre]

We can do a ballast and bulb swap. The moguls and reflector should be the same. That would reduce the shipping a bit. My bulbs are 10,000k and are 2.5 months old.

 

[azonic]

Richard - Is it an icecap 430 or an icecap 660 vho setup? I could of sworn it said 430 the first time I looked in the post.
Are there any bulbs included with either setup? If so what kind of bulbs are they?

 

[richard rendos]

It did say 430 the first time, but then I went and looked to make sure and it is a 660. I have 2 110 watt aquasuns that are 3 months old, and 2 110 watt super actinics that are about 5 months old.
The MH setup is running a Ushio 10K bulb about 3 months old, and one 5500K that is 3 weeks old (one of my Ushio's burned out, and I haven't replaced it yet).

 

[azonic]

Richard - I am most likely interested in an even trade for the Icecap 660 setup. If it includes everything I need to retrofit it to the canopy I think we have a deal. I dunno what stuff is needed for VHO lighting setups so I don't know if you listed everything I need...
If everything is included, please get me a shipping estimate to A1N4N1 postal code in the city of Mt. Pearl, NF, Canada. Would like it shipped by the USPS because they don't charge customs charges. Also with enough insurance to cover entire cost of system and bulbs in case of breakage.
Get back to me via my email if still interested.
Matt Dawe

 

[richard rendos]

Definitely interested. Why don't you just pay for shipping on the stuff you are sending, and I pay for shipping going your way. Your ballast is heavy and I have to pay for oversize packaging due to the 4 four bulbs. I think it will work out about even.
And yes, it includes the plug to your wall, the ballast, the wiring harness from the ballast to all the bulbs, the end caps (i use the three piece type - best ones around), acrylic mounts to mount to your canopy, and the 4 bulbs.

 

[azonic]

drop me a line in email, we can work all the details out.

 

[richard rendos]

YGM