with a 1000 watt ballast, can I use 400 watt and 600 watts bulbs with it. I'm thinking I'll need 400 watts to start and my need more lumens in the future. Thanks
1328194
I believe the best recommended practice is to use 1000watt bulbs, regardless of power settings. I have not tried with lower wattage bulbs.
1328195
Doesn't work that way buddy. You should do some research before you burn your place down. Don't try to use a lower than recommended wattage bulb because the power flow will not be consistent on this unit. Even if you reduce the ballast output of say, a 1000 watt ballast to 50%, you still shouldn't use a 600 watt bulb there. It will fire up, but your bulb could eventually explode. Just because it doesn't happen immediately doesn't mean it wont happen eventually. You could use a higher watt bulb with a lower power ballast in a pinch, but it is a waste of money and resources.
1328196
You have to get get the same number ballast with same bulb better off sticking and starting with a 600
1328197
I think you have to use a 1000 watt bulb and dial the ballast down to 50 percent to get 500 watts. You can always adjust it up to 100 percent at 1000 watts when needed. They have 3 settings. Don't think you can use a lesser rated bulb in a more powerful ballast but I am not for sure.
2101711
That is 100 watts per socket. But since 100 incandescent are extinct, I've been using 60's and it looks very nice. Now they're going extinct too. I hate CFLs. Poisonous Mercury in them.
412087
Well, got some mixed info here. The bulb package image indicates a 1000w bulb, but the written description indicates 400w. The 400w bulb will need the M59 ballast with a mogul socket to function. I'm not sure what the 1000w bulb needs.
6070
You must first calculate how many watts you are goimg to ne using at at any maximum use . 400 watts will run 4 100 watt lights or your tv , so you need to know your demand to make the right choice
1415577
I used a 150 watt bulb without a issue. By the way, you can get this at Mennards for a lot less.
2082010
You will need to purchase two light bulbs. We are now using standard 60 watts in ours. You may want to read manufactures suggestion first.
786387
I agree with Kimm. When looking at ballasts input voltage (110/207), quantity of bulbs (1,2,4) in fixture along with bulb wattage/type should equal success in ballast selection. Our key concern is always compatibility to the other 100 fixtures so we stock one bulb type and one ballast type.
704304
Oh, no, no, no. It is a four HUNDRED watt bulb. You need a proper fixture and a ballast.
1976559
You need the ipower 1000 watt bulb and switched to the 600 watt setting on a digital 1000 watt ballast.
666464
I have used a 100 watt in it for a long time and then I got a chrome played 75w bulb (totally worth it) which made the light not as bright due to the chrome. That's the last thing you have to consider with the high watt bulbs, will you really want to sit under it? It's so bright I get headaches from regular bulbs
1260708
Yes u need a ballast for sure 1 to regulate ligh light bulbs it's important for the ballast to keep th electricity curren electricity current maintained I'm sure you can try it I'm sure you can try it but it won't end well
261865
The different watt setting are kind of a non-feature although many ballasts have this feature. Many people use the lower settings to lower the heat output, but if you are just starting out, pay a little more money and get a decent unit. If you buy a Quantum, it will fail, and depending on how you are using it, it can cost you a lot of money.
289658
Yes you'll need 2 ballast one for each light, If you check Amazon site there are packages that contain the ballast and bulbs together.
286456
I'm sitting here in my personal forrest (under our iPower GLBULB600-Watt Super light) we're up in North Idaho on a cold, dark, winter night (something tropical plants hate) The 600 Watt Ballast/Starter from iPower is the only way to go.Other Ballast/Starters work but tend to burn out and fail within a year or so...hope that helps.Rags Ragland
577225
Short answer much as a 400 watt ballastThere are also different bulbs for different applications all with different spectrums/lumen outputs it keeps nodes shorter (doesn't reach from heat stress) bulbs average 1600 lumens per
2215881
Yes. I started with a set of Kensun 35 watt HID lights 4300K. The 55 watt set in 4300K is at least 25% brighter with a wider and longer beam pattern. The ballasts are a different size and shape and are labeled 55 watt. They are a significant improvement over the 35 watt.
201254
No, it will actually decrease the life span of the bulb. When the bulb is not used at the recommended wattage, ot also does not put out the full spectrum that the bulb is rated at.If you intend to only run the bulb at 50%, i would recommend just using a 400 watt bulb with your 600 watt ballast.