NEW Sunlight Supply 400W E-Ballast

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  1. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Sunlight supply has finally released their 400w E-ballast to complete there line up of E-Ballasts

    and they come in this funky green colour
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    • Features the exclusive Smart Volt™ feature. Operates on both 120 & 240 volt power. Simply unplug one cord and plug in the other. 6 foot 120 volt power cord included. Purchase 240 volt cord separately (Code No. 903082).
    • Will run all mogul based and double ended metal halide lamps.
    • Drives lamp to peak performance.
    • Saves energy! Uses 5-12% less energy than magnetic H.I.D. (depending on lamp specification).
    • Extremely efficient — 99.9% power factor.
    • Soft starting — increases lamp life & reduces lumen depreciation.
    • Anodized, extruded aluminum housing.
    • Lightweight 250 is 8.5 lbs & 400 is only 11 lbs.
    • Silent operation.
    • Constant wattage output — no lamp flickering.
    • Short circuit protection.
    • Rubber feet reduce noise and vibration.
    • These come wired with our standard female lamp cord receptacle that accept our proprietary, patented male lamp cord, making these units compatible with all Sunlight Supply® reflectors.

    Read more and find out were you can get yours at Sunlightsupply
     
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  3. MDeth

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    I wonder if 400W is too much for a 14gallon :/
     
  4. Jason McKenzie

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  5. GatorDrew

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    Just curious... I'm investigating what kind of setup I need for my metal halides.

    I originally was going to get this ballast:
    BallastWise - HID E-B DXE400HID1

    But I notice that these are double the price. What makes a ballast better than others?
     
  6. seadoo10

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    I bought two of DXE400HID-1 ballast from ballast wise last week. I havent got a chance to hook them up yet though. Price was average for an electronic ballast. Shipping was a little high though, 20.00 each.
     
  7. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I think the only reason they are double the price is because they are for Reef aquariums :)

    J
     
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  9. GatorDrew

    GatorDrew Astrea Snail

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    LOL - but there really isn't any "difference" though, right?
     
  10. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I honestly don't know. I would like to think there is so that I have piece of mind knowing I didn't spend twice as much as I needed to ;)

    J