Quote Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
The biggest problem with digital ballasts; is finding bulbs that are compatible with the ballast. The first time the light doesn't come on: you don't know whether it's the bulb or ballast?

Lots of problems reported with digitals, so if you buy one...get it from a local shop...(not online) ..so you can take it back as needed.

Best thing about magnetic ballasts. UL rated, 5 year warranty, rarely have problems...:thumbsup:
Now I havn't heard that one, if 400w digital, then 400w bulb etc. which aren't hard to get. Same for 600 or a 1k. But the last part you said is what concerns me, because I have heard this as well where it doesn't turn on.

And if you buy anything from a shop, it will be $100+ more. But yeah those sunsystems have 5 yr warranty which is nice, I suppose the little extra juice to run it would be worth it for piece of mind knowing it's rare for those to go out.