Oh, well. The experiemnt failed miserably although there could be a few possible answers I am willing to bank on the one I pretty much know to be true. UPS's are rated for computers only and since this has to handle a volt surge of 4000, I don't think I could ever even hope to get the thing to light. Then again, maybe it's the reflector and light itself I am using. Pipe-dream. Literally.
samiam Reviewed by samiam on . UPS vs. Ballast question As I have quite the background in computer technical work, I wonder if I may use my APC UPS Backup Pro 280 in lieau of a ballast for now for a few seedlings I have? The UPS is rated for 480 joules, (Output- Output power capacity 280 VA Output power capacity 180 watts Max Configurable Power 280 VA Max Configurable Power 180 watts Nominal output voltage 120V and input- Nominal input voltage 120V Input frequency 50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz (auto sensing) Input Connection Type Rating: 5