Halide Ballast

Halide Ballast

Different Ballast Kits For Different Needs

As with many different pieces of equipment, there are many different types of lighting ballast kits. These are used for different needs and types of lights that will be using the ballast. Sites such as USALight.com supply several varieties of lighting ballast kits in order to help a buyer find the one that fits all of their needs. They have fluorescent ballast kits, metal halide ballast kits, high pressure sodium ballast kits, igniter ballasts, and capacitors as well. Each of these serves different purposes. However, it may be hard to know which ballast kit is needed for many given situations.

Fluorescent light bulbs are known as being very energy efficient. However, without a proper lighting ballast kit, they too can form wasted heat energy. That is why the benefits created by fluorescent ballast are threefold. First, it helps to reduce the ballast losses. Second, it helps to ensure that the lights function at a high frequency. Lastly, it helps to reduce the losses that are connected to the light's electrodes. All of these help to make the lights function more efficiently. USALight.com is a supplier that carries several different types of fluorescent ballast kits that can help to further enhance the efficiency of fluorescent lights.

Metal halide ballast kits are specially designed to regulate the amount of current that is used by metal halide lights. Metal halide lights are in the family of the high-intensity discharge lights. This means that they are small and compact while still delivering a high level of intense light for they power that they consume. This makes them more efficient than incandescent bulbs. However, with such power and heat that they put out, ballasts are necessary in order for them to run properly. Metal halide ballast kits come with ignitors in order to give the pulse needed to start the arc of the light.

High pressure sodium ballasts work to help regulate the current that is sent to a light in order to regulate the pressure that is used inside the bulb. The way a sodium light works is to use sodium in a high pressure format in order to generate heat and light. However, due to the high temperatures that can be achieved with sodium lights, the current needs to be regulated in order to ensure that the temperature does not become too great and/or waste electricity that is being sent through it.

While there are many varying types of ballasts that are available for use, USALight is a site that supplies many different types. Their selection makes it easy to decide what is needed for different lights that a person may need for either residential or commercial use. No matter what, it is important to use a ballast when hooking up lighting systems due to the fact that they help to regulate the current that is sent through the circuitry. When this is regulated, it can help to extend the life of the bulbs as well as increasing their overall efficiency.

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CoralVue Metal Halide Electronic Ballast 175W $119.99 Coralvue 175W electronic metal halide ballast is the ultimate in performance and energy efficiency. Electronic design maximizes bulb life. Each one carries a 3-year warranty. Choose the size that best fits your aquarium. UL Approved. Operates on a current of 1.46A.

CoralVue Metal Halide Electronic Ballast 250W $139.99 Coralvue 250W electronic metal halide ballast is the ultimate in performance and energy efficiency. Electronic design maximizes bulb life. Each one carries a 3-year warranty. Choose the size that best fits your aquarium. UL Approved. Operates on a current of 2.20A.

CoralVue Metal Halide Electronic Ballast - 400W $169.99 Coralvue 400W electronic metal halide ballast is the ultimate in performance and energy efficiency. Electronic design maximizes bulb life. Each one carries a 3-year warranty. Choose the size that best fits your aquarium. UL Approved. Operates on a current of 3.60A.

1000 watt Metal Halide Ballast: HY $167.7 1000 watt MH ballast by Control Wizard Products. Perfect for horizontal or vertical lighting systems. Comes 6 foot 120v detachable power cord. Does not include lamp, socket assembly or reflector.Socket Assembly Sold Separately (CW005).240v detachable power cord Sold Separately (CW007).

400 watt Metal Halide Ballast: HY $136.5 400 watt MH ballast by Control Wizard Products. Perfect for horizontal or vertical lighting systems. Comes 6 foot 120v detachable power cord. Does not include lamp, socket assembly or reflector.Socket Assembly Sold Separately (CW005).240v detachable power cord Sold Separately (CW007).

1000 watt 120v Sun Systems I Metal Halide Ballast: HY $249.55 SUN - I. Sun Systems 1000 watt Metal halide ballast assembly. Comes standard with a 8’ - 120 volt power cord. Purchase the 240 volt MVP power cord separately (part # SU003) Purchase the 15' detachable lamp cord separately (part # SU005) Purchase the 25' detachable lamp cord separately (part # SU006)

Ceramic Metal Halide PAR20 Lamp $140 Ceramic metal halide PAR20 lamp; 39 watts with 10eg; or 25eg; beam spread. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

Ceramic Metal Halide T4.5 Lamp $130 Ceramic metal halide T4.5 lamp with G8.5 base. 20, 39 or 70 watts. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

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Ceramic Metal Halide PAR30 Long Lamp $140 Ceramic metal halide PAR30 Long lamp; 39 or 70 watts with 10eg; or 25eg; beam spread. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

MH Metal Halide Ballast Kit MH 175: J $49.26 All H.I.D. (high intensity discharge) ballasts are quad-tap (120 volt, 208, 240 and 277) and include the necessary capacitor and ignitor (on sodium ballast). The brand will be either Advance or Universal.

MH Metal Halide Ballast Kit MH 250: J $59.46 All H.I.D. (high intensity discharge) ballasts are quad-tap (120 volt, 208, 240 and 277) and include the necessary capacitor and ignitor (on sodium ballast). The brand will be either Advance or Universal.

MH Metal Halide Ballast Kit MH 400: J $73.91 All H.I.D. (high intensity discharge) ballasts are quad-tap (120 volt, 208, 240 and 277) and include the necessary capacitor and ignitor (on sodium ballast). The brand will be either Advance or Universal.

MH Metal Halide Ballast Kit MH 1000: J $112.16 All H.I.D. (high intensity discharge) ballasts are quad-tap (120 volt, 208, 240 and 277) and include the necessary capacitor and ignitor (on sodium ballast). The brand will be either Advance or Universal.

Om Ceramic Metal Halide MR16 with Integral Ballast for T-Trak $370 Versatile die cast aluminum head with integrated ballast, pivots vertically 180eg;, rotates horizontally 350eg;. Features decorative lens ring. Includes integrated energy-saving electronic ballast, slim aluminum die cast housing. Input voltage 120V 50/60hertz, THD Satin nickel or white finish. Choose glass or solid (to match finish selection) lens ring. For use on TECH Lighting's T~Trak single-circuit systems.

400 watt 120v Sun Systems I Metal Halide Ballast: HY $200.67 Sun System I - 400 MH Remote Assembled Ballast - Aluminum heat sync ballast enclosure with heavy-duty key-way handle. Comes with a 8ft 120v grounded power cord. One of the features is the extruded aluminum housing. The housing will never rust, has excellent heat dispersion qualities and does not allow humid air to enter, as do louvered sheet metal enclosures. Purchase the 240 volt MVP power cord separately (part # SU003) Purchase the 15' detachable lamp cord separately (part # SU005) Purchase the 25' detachable lamp cord separately (part # SU006)

Conversion HPS Lamp for Metal Halide Ballast NH 360 Watt HTL/EN, 45,000 Lumens, Size BT-37: J $101.96 Ultra Ace™ conversion lamps are HPS lamps that operate on Metal Halide systems. Transforms a one dimensional Metal Halide lighting system into a complete growing system. Provides optimum Red spectral energy required for flowering. These lamps are environmentally friendly and pass EPA, TCLP test criteria as nonhazardous waste. Which lamp is best for your growing needs? METAL HALIDE LAMPS - This type of light is blue-orientated in the spectrum. It is the best type of light to be used as a primary light source (if no or little natural sunlight is available). This type of lamp promotes plant growth. HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS - These lamps are red/orange in the spectrum. They are the best lamps available for secondary or supplementary lighting (used in conjunction with natural sunlight). This type of light promotes flowering/budding in plants. It is ideal for Green houses/Commercial growing applications. CONVERSION LAMPS - A). Sodium lamps which run on halide ballasts - more common. B). Halide lamps which run on sodium ballasts. This type of lamp allows you to tailor the light source to the growth stage of the plant (halide blue light for growth and sodium red light for fruiting & flowering) by merely changing lamps. FLUORESCENT - This type of light is perfect for starts and seedlings. The latest T5 HO products are great for full-term plant growth.

MH Sun System 2 Enclosed Ballast Light System Metal Halide 250 Watt: J $152.96 Sun System® 2 is a complete lighting system in which the reflector and ballast are integrated in the same metal housing. COMPLETE SYSTEM INCLUDES: • Backlit on / off switch • Steel powder coated housing • 95% reflective German aluminum interior • 8 foot grounded power cord • Chrome wire mounting hangers • Mogul base socket • Air-Cooled with optional fittings • Purchase your choice of lamps separately • Dimensions: 22½'' Long x 12¾'' Wide x 7½'' Tall • If Metal Halide lamps are used in Horizontal reflectors, for UL listing glass needs to be purchased separately. • Glass not required for UL listing when using HPS lamps. • All Sun System® 2’s are wired for 120 volt unless specified otherwise. NEW IMPROVED DESIGN - 5-YEAR WARRANTY

MH Sun System 2 Enclosed Ballast Light System Metal Halide 400 Watt: J $155.51 Sun System® 2 is a complete lighting system in which the reflector and ballast are integrated in the same metal housing. COMPLETE SYSTEM INCLUDES: • Backlit on / off switch • Steel powder coated housing • 95% reflective German aluminum interior • 8 foot grounded power cord • Chrome wire mounting hangers • Mogul base socket • Air-Cooled with optional fittings • Purchase your choice of lamps separately • Dimensions: 22½'' Long x 12¾'' Wide x 7½'' Tall • If Metal Halide lamps are used in Horizontal reflectors, for UL listing glass needs to be purchased separately. • Glass not required for UL listing when using HPS lamps. • All Sun System® 2’s are wired for 120 volt unless specified otherwise. NEW IMPROVED DESIGN - 5-YEAR WARRANTY

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 400W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000K - 250W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000K - 150W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000K - 175W $59.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000K - 250W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000K - 150W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 15,000K - 175W $58.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 250W $67.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 10,000K - 250W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 175W $58.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000K - 250W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 15,000K - 250W $69.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000K - 400W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 10,000K - 150W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

Aqualight Advance Replacement Ballast - 150w $129.99 This ballast is a direct replacement for the Aqualight Advanced Series Light Fixture with HQI - Hang on Tank Mount - 10.5 in (our item number 209456, Coralife PN 53601/05430). Includes single female connection to power one 150 watt metal halide HQI lamp, ballast and power cord. Please call a Customer Care Rep to determine shipping costs at 1-888-THAT PET. Item is dropshipped directly from the manufacturer.

Conversion HPS Lamp for Metal Halide Ballast NHT 940 Watt B/HTL/EN, 130,000 Lumens, Size E-25: J $169.96 Ultra Ace™ conversion lamps are HPS lamps that operate on Metal Halide systems. Transforms a one dimensional Metal Halide lighting system into a complete growing system. Provides optimum Red spectral energy required for flowering. These lamps are environmentally friendly and pass EPA, TCLP test criteria as nonhazardous waste. Which lamp is best for your growing needs? METAL HALIDE LAMPS - This type of light is blue-orientated in the spectrum. It is the best type of light to be used as a primary light source (if no or little natural sunlight is available). This type of lamp promotes plant growth. HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS - These lamps are red/orange in the spectrum. They are the best lamps available for secondary or supplementary lighting (used in conjunction with natural sunlight). This type of light promotes flowering/budding in plants. It is ideal for Green houses/Commercial growing applications. CONVERSION LAMPS - A). Sodium lamps which run on halide ballasts - more common. B). Halide lamps which run on sodium ballasts. This type of lamp allows you to tailor the light source to the growth stage of the plant (halide blue light for growth and sodium red light for fruiting & flowering) by merely changing lamps. FLUORESCENT - This type of light is perfect for starts and seedlings. The latest T5 HO products are great for full-term plant growth.

Soma Ceramic Metal Halide PAR T-Trak $410 Stylized die cast aluminum head pivots vertically 90eg;, rotates horizontally 350eg;. Includes integrated power switch. Soma is designed for use with single or dual circuit T-Trak systems only. Satin nickel or white finish. Includes integrated energy-saving electronic ballast. Input voltage 120v 50/60hertz, THD

Hydrofarm 250 Watt Halide Agrosun Sunburst Light System $469.81 UL Listed features self-contained ballast and a smaller diffused specular aluminum reflector for optimal intensity and the option to air cool. Hydrofarm Sunburst Metal Halide grow light systems emit mostly blue light. Plants use blue light for vegetative leaf growth and it prevents plants from stretching and elongating. Halides offer very little red light and do not fruit or flower plants effectively. Metal Super(MS)Halide lamps provide 15% more lumens than a standard halide; bulbs should be replaced every year of use. System Includes: -Reflector -Bulb -Ballast(inside reflector) Warranty Information: -Six year for ballast -One year for bulb Reflector Dimensions: 6"H x 16"W x 20"L

Metal Halide HQI Double Ended Lamp - 20,000K - 150W $73.99 When you need the ultimate in lighting for your aquarium, nothing illuminates like metal halide. This spectacularly bright bulb mimics the high-intensity light of the midday sun while producing the same refracted shimmering, dappled look of natural sunlight. With the highest light-output-per-watt you can find, this double-ended halide lamp brings out vibrant colors and keeps your corals, plants, or any other aquatic life in optimum health. Fits any 150 watt double-ended HQI metal halide M81 ballast.