What is 1000w ballast?

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.

How many amps does a 1000 watt digital ballast use?

nine amps
Generally, most standard outlets have a capacity of 15 amps. When you plug a 1000 watt ballast in your 110 volts power supply, it draws nine amps.

How long does a 1000 watt ballast last?

about 12,000 hours
18.) How long do HPS and MH lamps last? The life of your lamps depends on a few variables such as the quality of the bulb, amount of use, how often they are turned on and off, and the quality of the ballast. A 1000 watt Metal Halide lamp will last about 12,000 hours.

Do digital ballasts get hot?

Heat Output Digital ballasts also generate a little heat, but not much compared to magnetic ballasts. Internal parts are actually sheathed in plastic to help prevent heat problems.

How much power does a 1000 watt ballast use?

Another common question is “Should I run my lights on 110 volts or 220 volts?” The answer is that it makes no difference – a 1000 watt ballast uses nine amps at 110 volts or 4.5 amps at 220 volts go on a typical dryer outlet.

How hot should a ballast get?

Ballasts usually run hot, about 140 degrees F, but if one is so hot that you can’t keep your hands on it, it is likely the culprit.

How much power does a 600 watt digital ballast use?

645W
For example, a 600W Electronic ballast consumes 645W to deliver the same amount of lumens as a magnetic ballast which consumes 660W. This is a saving of 15W, so for every hour you run the system you would save £0.001 (based on a typical electricity price of £0.08 kW/h).

Can you run a 1000 watt bulb in a 600 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.