Sorry about the repost guys...won't happen again. They tested it on a brand new ballast, however it wasn't a lumatek (not sure of the brand tho). I tested both a Hortilux 1000W mh and a Hortilux 1000w mh blue, neither would start up all the way. Looks like I must be having some of those "issues" that you speak of with luimatek...any remedies?