Are digital ballasts cheaper to run?

Energy Saving Digital ballasts are waaaaay more efficient. It’ll vary, depending on which units you compare, but typically digital ballasts use 3 – 4% less energy. This doesn’t sound like much but, when you’ve got multiple grow lights on the go, the combined saving really cuts down your energy bills.

How long does a 600 watt ballast last?

According to the Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association, the average Magnetic ballast lasts about 75,000 hours or 12 to 15 years with regular use. In contrast, the Electronic ballast can last up to 20 years.

Do you need a ballast for 600w bulb?

For example, if using a 600w lamp, a 600w ballast should be used and don’t be tempted to run a 600w lamp with a 250w ballast, you’re asking for trouble. Check the compatibility of the reflector and your lamp/ballast before buying, and you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

How much power does a 600 watt digital ballast use?

645W
Efficiency fact: For example, a 600W Electronic ballast consumes 645W to deliver the same amount of lumens as a magnetic ballast which consumes 660W.

How long do magnetic ballasts last?

According to the Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association, the average magnetic ballast lasts about 75,000 hours, or 12 to 15 years with normal use.

What’s the best ballast?

The Best Digital Ballasts

• Phantom PHB2010 II 1000 Watt Digital Ballast.
• Vivosun Horticulture 600 Watt Digital Ballast.
• Galaxy 902680 Ballast.
• Yescom 600 Watt Digital Dimmable Ballast.
• SolisTek 600 Watt Digital Ballast.
• Tophort 400 Watts Digital Ballast.
• Yield Lab 400 Watt Digital Ballast.

Can you run a 600 watt bulb in a 1000 watt ballast?

Using it to dim down a bulb, for example to run a 1000w watt bulb at 600w, is not ideal. The better use is to dim the ballast down to 600w and then use it to run an actual 600w bulb. That is the big advantage of a dimmable ballast: it allows you to power bulbs of multiple wattages.

Can you put a 600 watt bulb in a 400 watt ballast?

you could put a 600w HPS light into a 400w HPS ballast but you would only get 400w of power.

What are the disadvantages of magnetic ballast?

Some disadvantages of the inductive ballast are: they are less efficient than capacitive ballasts, they cost more, they weigh more, and they take up more space. Magnetic ballasts are typically used in reactors using medium pressure (MP) lamps.

What are the signs of a bad ballast?

If your fluorescent lighting is displaying any of the signs below, it could be a symptom of a bad ballast:

• Flickering.
• Buzzing.
• Delayed start.
• Low output.
• Inconsistent lighting levels.
• Switch to an electronic ballast, keep lamp.
• Switch to an electronic ballast, switch to a T8 fluorescent.

Should I dim my ballast?

The better use is to dim the ballast down to 600w and then use it to run an actual 600w bulb. That is the big advantage of a dimmable ballast: it allows you to power bulbs of multiple wattages. Dimming a bulb down to a lower output is also possible, but it is not advisable.

What is 1000w ballast?

1000w Ballasts are capable of illuminating up to 1.5m2. Specifications: Operates Metal Halide and High-Pressure Sodium bulbs. Runs 600w, 750w, 1000w bulbs at standard operation. Runs 15% cooler than other digital ballasts.