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04-24-2012, 07:59 PM #1OPJunior Member
Dimmable ballast questions
I have a 600w dimmable HID ballast for my MH & HPS bulbs... It can be switched to 50%, 75%, & 100%.
Does this mean the wattage output will increase/decrease?
Or does it just increase/decrease the light output (lumens)?allando Reviewed by allando on . Dimmable ballast questions I have a 600w dimmable HID ballast for my MH & HPS bulbs... It can be switched to 50%, 75%, & 100%. Does this mean the wattage output will increase/decrease? Or does it just increase/decrease the light output (lumens)? Rating: 5
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04-25-2012, 06:52 PM #2Senior Member
Dimmable ballast questions
Decreasing wattage decreases bulb output. Volts X Amps= Watts. If you reduce any of the three they effect the other 2. So if you run it at 50% you use 50% less electricity and less heat. Be sure to use a 600 watt bulb in it. If you use a lower watt bulb and turn it up to 100% it could blow and cause a fire.
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04-28-2012, 04:54 PM #3OPJunior Member
Dimmable ballast questions
Thanks... Yeah I figured that, but wasn't too sure.:thumbsup:
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