Do I need a ballast for this, or does it have one already?
1672779
No. You do not need a ballast for this. Only for the high-powered sodium lights.
1672780
No, The bulb or lamp has it built into it. Similar to your compact fluorescents.
1672781
There is no ballast required, just plug and play into any outlet, either with a timer or without. Because the wattage is as low as it is a ballast isnt needed. Another nice feature of this set up is the temps are much lower that a traditional set up. Much easier to manage the temp inside a tent or small space. Great light! I have two of them in a 5'x5' tent and they work great! highly recommend!
1880387
Yes. However, the ballasts themselves are terrible and will die after a few days if you're lucky enough for them to work out of the box. Customer support is nonexistent. Do not buy this product.
1196159
you don't need one. Plugs right into regular socket. Doesn't need ballast or reflector. Worked well for me....for about two years...than started losing lights. When I tried to contact company....I found them out of business.
388531
I didn't need a resistor for my fogs. So you should be fine. You definitely wont need a ballast.
1100220
I had the same problem and now cannot find a replacement ballast, not sure what else it is. Electrician installed so I keep trying to see if a recall on ballast.
2001437
If all you have is the bulb, you need a ballast and a reflective fixture that will support that bulbs wattage. You have to buy the whole package, you cant just screw this bulb into any fixture.
217600
When I bought mine over a year ago for a lexus rx330, it was just the one ballast. It has ran well so far, no complaints.
1810634
Mine went into a special outside light fixture with a light sensor but I'm not sure if it has a ballast in the fixture or not.
1465270
I believe the ballast your looking for is for 14 watts and above , this one is only rated for 13 watts
1482417
Yes it's ok just use the harness that comes with lights.ballast take full power at startup n much less when the lights get full heat about 20-30 seconds later. If only one light turns on the first time you need better power input to the ballast.
1612437
I'm not sure... We've never had that problem. Could be in the ballast. I suggest contacting the manufacturer.
236674
For my fusion the ballast connected to the stock cable for my headlight unit. I purchased these a while ago and can't remember if it came with any other cables. I'm sure if you email the seller he or she can answer that question for you :)
1336140
The kit comes with bulbs and ballasts. You will need to take out the existing bulbs and replace them with the ones from the kit. The plug that went into the old bulb then plugs into the ballast. From there, there are two plugs from the ballast that plug into the bulb. I know this sounds confusing, but its really easy.
2253738
Terry, this. Ballast works perfectly with two tubes of 40 W, it is also very cheap.
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.
1766755
How do I received warranty replacement and long is the warranty on the ballast?
583564
Yes. This bulb does need a ballast. This particular bulb is meant to run off of an 400 watt high pressure sodium ballast with an S51 mogul socket.