250W MH ballast question.

rscotth · 11-10-2002, 11:29 PM

I found a 250 watt MH ballast that is designated ANSI M57 or H38 (I think this is a misprint because the 175 watt MH has the same designation). Will this ballast work using 10k bulbs? Here is the page in case you are interested: http://www.1000bulbs.com/shopping/sh...t=Metal+Halide

And here is their description:
ANSI M57 or H38, Operates (one) 250 watt Metal Halide lamp or (one) 250 watt Mercury Vapor lamp only. The only Pre-Wired ballast for easy installation. ISO-9001 rated. Engineered to produce less heat than any other ballast. Kits include mounting bracket, capacitor and ballast. (No minimum order, priced individually) Warranted for 5 years from invoice date. BS/MH0250MT
25

Thanks,
Scott
rscott45@aol.com

jsaltzgi · 11-11-2002, 08:38 AM

At first, I thought you would definitely be alright. There may be an issue with the 10000K bulbs- I don't know enough about ballast designations to give you a definite answer. Check out the following link:
http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin...hreadid=126928

Maybe this will help!

James

11-10-2002, 11:29 PM	#1
rscotth Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mobile,AL Posts: 22	250W MH ballast question. I found a 250 watt MH ballast that is designated ANSI M57 or H38 (I think this is a misprint because the 175 watt MH has the same designation). Will this ballast work using 10k bulbs? Here is the page in case you are interested: http://www.1000bulbs.com/shopping/sh...t=Metal+Halide And here is their description: ANSI M57 or H38, Operates (one) 250 watt Metal Halide lamp or (one) 250 watt Mercury Vapor lamp only. The only Pre-Wired ballast for easy installation. ISO-9001 rated. Engineered to produce less heat than any other ballast. Kits include mounting bracket, capacitor and ballast. (No minimum order, priced individually) Warranted for 5 years from invoice date. BS/MH0250MT 25 Thanks, Scott rscott45@aol.com

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11-11-2002, 08:38 AM	#2
jsaltzgi Reef/ SPS Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Columbus,OH,43081 Posts: 144	At first, I thought you would definitely be alright. There may be an issue with the 10000K bulbs- I don't know enough about ballast designations to give you a definite answer. Check out the following link: http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin...hreadid=126928 Maybe this will help! James

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