Do all 4 VHO same size?

GregD · 07-03-2001, 01:24 PM

All,

I just bought the VHO ballast and 4 pack of mounts package from lampsnow.com.

I know that the ballast says it must always have 4 bulbs connected at all times for it to work properly...however could these bulbs be different lengths.

The examples in the documentation only describe combinations using the same size...but I would think the resistance is the same across bulb sizes?

(What I would like to do is a combo of either 2 48" + 2 24" bulbs or 2 48" + 1 36" + 1 24" to fit neatly in my hood)

Thanks in advance!
Greg

dsb1829 · 07-06-2001, 01:37 PM

Good question, I don't know the answer so I am going to bump it and see if anyone else knows.

icemark · 07-06-2001, 01:40 PM

I know you can use two 48" and two 36" on the same ballasts, but I don't think you can mix any 24" bulbs in there.

What sort of ballast?, you may want to contact the manufacture to see for sure.

GregD · 07-06-2001, 01:55 PM

Thanks Doug and Mark for the replies.

The ballast is at home so I will see if I can find the manufacturer to contact when I get home from work.

One of the intresting things I noticed was the ballast came in an Ikea furniture store package (little box containing the ballast only) I am now wondering if a stock Ikea light ballast is what they re-packaged as part of this deal.

This may be a cheaper alternative source than LFS or online ordering supply shops if it is indeed a stock item at Ikea?

Greg

07-03-2001, 01:24 PM	#1
GregD Citizen Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA...USA Posts: 134	Do all 4 VHO same size? All, I just bought the VHO ballast and 4 pack of mounts package from lampsnow.com. I know that the ballast says it must always have 4 bulbs connected at all times for it to work properly...however could these bulbs be different lengths. The examples in the documentation only describe combinations using the same size...but I would think the resistance is the same across bulb sizes? (What I would like to do is a combo of either 2 48" + 2 24" bulbs or 2 48" + 1 36" + 1 24" to fit neatly in my hood) Thanks in advance! Greg

07-06-2001, 01:40 PM	#3
icemark Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA, USA Posts: 1,102	I know you can use two 48" and two 36" on the same ballasts, but I don't think you can mix any 24" bulbs in there. What sort of ballast?, you may want to contact the manufacture to see for sure. __________________ Play well Mark www.mazdamark.com

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07-06-2001, 01:37 PM	#2
dsb1829 Council Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Santa Cruz,CA Posts: 438	Good question, I don't know the answer so I am going to bump it and see if anyone else knows.

07-06-2001, 01:55 PM	#4
GregD Citizen Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA...USA Posts: 134	Thanks Doug and Mark for the replies. The ballast is at home so I will see if I can find the manufacturer to contact when I get home from work. One of the intresting things I noticed was the ballast came in an Ikea furniture store package (little box containing the ballast only) I am now wondering if a stock Ikea light ballast is what they re-packaged as part of this deal. This may be a cheaper alternative source than LFS or online ordering supply shops if it is indeed a stock item at Ikea? Greg

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