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Which ballast is best?
What are the two types of ballast?
Magnetic and electronic ballasts can be found in each family. Older ballast technology includes magnetic ones. Magnetic ballasts are used in the fluorescent family. Magnetic ballasts are used for metal halide and HPS lamps.
What is 1000w ballast?
Up to 1.5m2 can be illuminated by 1000w lamps. The bulbs are Metal Halide and High PressureSodium. The bulbs have a standard operation of 600w, 750w, and 1000w. The digital ballast is 15% cooler than other ones.
Are ballasts safe?
The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) is used by the EPA to regulate the use of PCBs. They are not hazardous if they don’t leak. Exposure to a lot of PCBs can cause problems.
Is it okay to put a 600w bulb in a 1000w ballast?
It’s not ideal to use it to dim a 1000 watt bulb at 600 watt. The best way to dim the ballast is to run an actual 600 watt bulb. Dimmable ballasts allow you to power multiple bulbs at the same time.
Is 1000w better than 600w?
HPS lights are popular because of reasons. 600w HPS bulbs are the most efficient, while 1000w HPS bulbs are the most powerful.
Can you put a 400w bulb in a 600w ballast?
It is possible to run a 400 watt lamp in a 600 watt ballast. The 600w lamp and 400 watt lamp have no issues since the 600w lamp’s voltage output is the same as the 400 watt lamp’s. It is possible to run a 400 watt lamp with a 600 watt ballast.
How many watts does a 1000w ballast use?
What is a 1000 watt ballast?
The best lamps for 1000 Watt. It is possible to regulate the flow of current to your lamps with the help of a ballast. I will show you how to pick the best one for your pot babies.