Anyone know of a ballast that would work well with the 1000 watt model?
225074
A 1000watt can be on any ballast as long as it a 1000watt ballast,nothing lower
225075
I used that bulb in a digital and a magnetic 1000 watt ballasts worked fine but only lasted 6 months and no warranty. I replaced it with one from a local grow store with a year warranty for $60 and don't have to mess with damaged bulbs in shipping and the wait.
1569433
I don't know really know what kind of a ballast it needs but it is a beautiful fixture which does not require a dimmable because the light is not very strong and bright.
1881218
Hi, our thunder reflector is compatible with our tunder 400-1000 watt ballast and bulbs.
1780624
I have wondered the same thing. I have not tried it because I dont want to waste money on bulbs that dont function with this light. Having worked with lighting extensively through out the years i dont think it will work., the ballast probably wont light them and if it does they may not light fully. If any one else tries it please let the rest know. Sorry this wasn't much help
1672779
No. You do not need a ballast for this. Only for the high-powered sodium lights.
941406
No these will work with other brands but must be a ballast that is rated to run this perticular watt and size.Thanks,LBP
1386688
You can buy any size bulbs and just use the same ballasts. ..n.p.the higher the bulb watts the LESS light youget .. ..heads up. 6000k. Are the best.
428306
If you are asking if you can pull more than 1000w of electricity out of one ballast, then the answer is no. If you want to only run one of your two lights at a time (light A on for 12 hours while light B is off, and vice versa), then the answer is yes. You can do that with almost any ballast.
674608
To answer your question, no. The 400 watt ballast will only operate a 400 watt lamp. If you want to use a 1000 watt lamp you need to purchase a 1000 watt ballast.
1340606
This will more than likely work fine, ballasts are not that picky. they sell these at walmart now too for a lil bit more if you don't want to wait.
800571
Yes ,i did it just worked fine. my ballast is for 600Wthe bulb works in 100% 75% and 50%!
1915785
I haven't noticed a wattage rating on the fixtures. 1000w is the high estimate of the tungsten equivalent of those 5 CFL's. The dual diffusers do cut the light output somewhat, but four of these units have been working for me for a couple of years. I suppose if you're a good electrician, you could change the fixtures. Sometimes, if I have a high white ceiling, I leave the softbox off of one of them, and just put it up high, pointed at the ceiling. I then use the others normally.
1724891
Yup! I've used both digital and analog ballasts and the bulbs don't really matter much. If your current ballasts work with your set up (as in plays nice with sensors/daytime/auto-on modes) and the wattage matches; this should be a plug and play installation. There's plenty of places on google that can help you out if you get stuck. Best of luck!
1442067
Yes. The socket accepts 400, 600 and 1000 watt bulbs; the cord is a standard staggered 3-plug fitting all ballasts. Excellent quality for low price.
1538433
Yes, they would work. The bulbs really don't care what wattage of ballasts you use.
622571
This little ballast is made for 13w bulbs and will probably power the 15w without much of an issue but, the expected life of the unit will probably be shorted somewhat. Manufacturers don't build any fat into these little guys any more like they used to.
1880244
I have 5 of these, as long as you keep within the 15 amps and under 1775 Watts you will be fine. I run all my LED lights off these, and I have run digital ballast off these, but don't plug a power strip into this with 5 (1000 Watt) digital ballast on the end of the power strip. Hope this helps.