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 sidetwist
Guano Reefs
Registered: 04/13/12
Posts: 408
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 Where should I put the ballast? (it is getting so hot) 
#621015 - 05/01/12 03:44 PM (14 years, 5 months ago) |
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Is it ok to have it sitting on a table mat of cork?
Thanks for the help.
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Live slow, die old.
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 Hawksresurrection
Registered: 12/05/08
Posts: 13,464
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Re: Where should I put the ballast? (it is getting so hot) [Re: sidetwist]
#621017 - 05/01/12 04:01 PM (14 years, 5 months ago) |
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That would be fine. I get small 4" desk fans and aim them towards the ballast to help keep the temps down.
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Dude she isn't as young as she use to be.
-niteowl
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kln
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Registered: 12/08/09
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Re: Where should I put the ballast? (it is getting so hot) [Re: Hawksresurrection]
#622836 - 05/15/12 08:38 PM (14 years, 5 months ago) |
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If you are using more than 1, you could just put a shelf on the wall with some screws, the closest from the top, i've always liked to do it, and keeps the rule of elect. stuff +1m from the floor and water below that.
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orison319
got squirrel
Registered: 12/21/10
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Re: Where should I put the ballast? (it is getting so hot) [Re: kln]
#622993 - 05/16/12 01:38 PM (14 years, 5 months ago) |
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smash two aluminum cans flat. Set it on those. aluminum is a great heat sink.
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