does this have electronic instant ballast? thx
877057
I guess so. No matter how cold, they come on as fast as the cord is pulled and at full brightness.
26063
Yes, it has a plug in. Just a suggestion, tho. You can check out this one, it's what I'm using for this fixture and it's been working great ever since. The light is sufficient and the quality of the product is superb. Hope it helps! (Case of 10) F32T8/SPX65 DAYLIGHT Linear Fluorescent 32-Watt T8 FO32 865 Light Bulbs 48"
1382362
It uses the 12v power wires that go to the old ballast. Very easy to install, excellent quality of light and much brighter than the original bulbs. Once the wires are hooked up, the housing tube clips right into the receptacle.
1672408
This kit only has the bulbs and some wiring. The ballasts are not included. There are several other kits on amazon that do include the ballasts. Hope this helps!
1451230
Nope no ballast just plug in a regular outlet and your good to go. compared to a cfl just depends on your needs and situation. if you want better light penetration I'd say the hps butifyou have to keep temperatures down I'd go cfl. this hps has a bit higher wattage so it will increase on energy costs but very minimal. overall it's a great light with great results in smaller growing areas. Keep in mind also that this is used for flowering and not vegetation. Depending on which stage your plants are in you'll want to consider that. Hope this helps.
116593
Yes, electronic..just follow directions carefully to light. They should be marked right on the unit itself.
132061
It is an easy replacement. It is plugged into your existing ballast. We do have installation instructions we can email to you when you purchase, just sent us an email when you place your order. Let me know if you have any questions.
1138432
No. It is LED's. Thre is no ballast as the original had. Much brighter and easy to install.
2064935
No, you have to get a socket with a 3 prong plug that is compatible to the ballast, which usually has a 15ft cord. This socket is made for mogul base cfl's.
120254
No.....it plugs into an electric socket. Works real well, overall.....although one spotlight went out, right away. I haven't really needed that spotlight, however, so have not gotten it checked out yet....
680106
Yes...You do need a ballast. One each side for each bulb. I ordered the Xenex ballasts. They come in a pair. Seem to be working fine.
1451229
It does not require a ballast,just hang it,then just plug it in,their is no switch,so to turn it off,it must be unplugged,as far as a comparison with the 125 watt cfl,i do not know,i have never seen the 125 w cfl before,but i tell you this,hps bulb it comes with is very bright...
732845
Yes it does. I use it in conjunction with 4 2.5 wt, 110 volt LED lightbulbs.
1696585
No. I do not know of any. I think because of there being a ballast in the fixture.
1557977
Nope, you need a ballast. Plug your light into a ballast then plug your ballast into a normal wall socket.
304269
Get Leviton PR150-1LW 500W instruction Sheet searching Goggle and Read under specification. It states Not intended for use with electronic ballasts. Intended for use with rapid start fluorescent or incandescent lighting only. At top of instruction sheet it states 400VA-120VAC, 60Hz (Fluorescent - RAPID START MAGNETIC BALLASTS ONLY) All I can offer is to read the instruction sheet and follow it.
1810633
Yes it does require a ballast. That was my misconception also. Had to send my bulbs right back.