[Q] XM 20K ballast

[7thheaven]

Hi~~~
I am using XM light...
Which ballast is the perfect match to xm250watt 20K?
I am looking for Electronic Ballast
Icecap is OK?

How about ARO ballast?

[7thheaven]

How about BlueLine E-Ballast ?

according to this URL
http://www.championlighting.com/e/en...ting/icmh.html

Can I use it in 220volt?

In Korea, We use 220volt 60Hz...

I wanna choose icecap,ARO and BlueLine

Thanks in advance~!!!

[dougc]

Are your XM 20K bulbs single-ended or double-ended? The IceCap ballast is not a good choice for the double-ended bulbs, but should work Ok with the single-ended bulbs.

[AquaticCo]

Check out this link as it describes the different ballasts

http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/...omparison.html

[7thheaven]

Are your XM 20K bulbs single-ended or double-ended?

my XM is SE..

great info AquaticCo! thanks....

[JB NY]

Here too.

http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm

7 ballasts are tested with the XM20K. Pick which one you like best.

[7thheaven]

Here too.

http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm

7 ballasts are tested with the XM20K. Pick which one you like best.

Thank you very much....

Is it possible that the color of MH can be changed because of different ballast?
I mean..In korea, I use XM10K and electronic ballast made in korea.but
I feel it is a little bit yellowish..but My Friend (lives in US and uses same
bulb,icecap ballast)says that XM10K is crisp white...

[JB NY]

beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ;)

Ballasts can have a slight difference, Mag ballast tend to look a little yellow compaired side by side with electronics. Also water quality can play a big role in making the lamp look too yellow.