Metal Halide Ballast

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by wswensonjr, Aug 10, 2006.

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  1. wswensonjr

    wswensonjr Astrea Snail

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    I currently have a 400W Magnetic ballast. Which I must say gets nice and warm through out the day but also makes a humming noise. I was wondering if I could switch this out for a pulse start ballast? Would this help with humming or do they do the same.

    Thanks for the help
     
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  2. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    You could got to a electric ballast. That would not have the noise.
     
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  3. wswensonjr

    wswensonjr Astrea Snail

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    ok thanks one more question does the 400W XM 20K bulbs they say that it works best on a "probe start ballast" is this another name for a magnetic ballast??
     
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  4. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    Yes, indeed it is. For a 400 watt ballast that would be an ANSI M59 Ballast.
    I just put in a XM 20k bulb last night and I can't wait to see what it looks like when I get home. :)
     
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  5. wswensonjr

    wswensonjr Astrea Snail

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    Kool thanks for the replies. let me know how it looks.. Pictures would be nice if you can get a good picture showing the light...
     
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