Why does it say "not for use with digital ballasts"? I want to use them on fluorescent lights, but I may change to led lights later. Is it OK for both
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.
1880245
I would NOT NOT NOT recommend this - I use this with fluorescent lights and it missed over half of the start / stop times which are extremely important... Unless you are going to be around each day/night you want these to turn on and make sure they turn on and off at the proper times, I would NOT buy this... I actually use an old school one where you have to push the little button in on the side to tell it when to turn on and off and I havent have one problem yet... This is an instance in where technology is not better.
1880246
Here is an answer from the mfg. CAUTION: Most Apollo timers are not for use with digital or electronic ballasts due to the high in-rush current of the ballast. The in-rush current can be from 10 to 40 times the rated amperage for the product and this burns the contacts inside of the timer making it inoperable. We recommend the use of the Apollo 4 120 Volt ballast timer or Apollo 5 240 Volt ballast timer with digital and electronic ballasts.
1880247
I have been using with digital ballasts for years just can not use 220 only 110 vlts
838603
It's my understanding that LED lighting is not suitable for live plants....fluorescent lighting is what works best.
1404989
Should work no problem. Just make sure the bulb connector on your bike matches the connector in the kit! If not you may have to hardwire it to the ballast harness. The current draw compares to that of a halogen bulb . Digital ballasts usually take less current and step it up so you likely wont pop any fuses. They are much brighter than their halogen counterpart.
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I have seen a comment that said : "I had a problem with my CFL light('s) flickering so I tried putting LED bulb in and it worked fine since" My opinion on this comment -> the CFL bulb either was too low a wattage and/or not dimmable; If you do try using a LED bulb I strongly suggest you make sure it IS a DIMABLE LED ,Even though this device will not dim the bulb this is important so as not to damage your LED unit and thus possibly damaging timer unit as well.
765485
Steve, I really don't know. Always a pain to identify the right one. Seems like every Fluorescent fixture in the house uses a different ballast.
117705
Mixing bulbs and ballasts is ALWAYS a bad idea. It's a fire hazard, plus it messes with your spectrum even if you do get it to work. There is no benefit, and your plants will suffer tremendously, if you don't burn the house down first. Apollo makes a 1000 watt version for a few bucks more if that's what you need.
1699722
Sorry no help here but I had the same issue and I would see it fluctuate back and forth so I just got a new ballast. These were known to have lots of problems I was given mine by a hydro shop owner who did not want to deal with them anymore even the company would not accept them back. Goodluck
1520876
ballast is bypassed, would not work. I'd suggest labels for hot and neutral too.
684421
They are compatible as long as the Digital ballast are at 100 percent or Super lumen (if applicable). I found that if you use the 50% or 75% settings on a Digital Ballast the timers will stop working, and will show no signs of damage, either internally or externally. Hope this helps
1699291
I have have the CFL bulb with no issues but I have not tried it with separately ballasted tubes. I love this thing, at first I couldn't stand the thought that it was on when I left the room but 2 minutes later it is off. I am thinking of getting the type that mounts at the switch plate for the garage, comes on when you pull in and turns off AFTER you leave.
889465
I am using these with LEDs. Did you hook up neutral and are the lights known to be dimmable? Not all LEDs are...
1671190
I got these thinking they'd work with my LED bulbs - they did for a few months and then stopped. I researched it and you're supposed to use special dimmers for CFL/LED lights. I bought these instead (says LED in the title) and they work well with my LED recessed lights. I have 5 11w (65w equivalent) lights on one switch. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008X3CHM0/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item DaveH46 is correct, your LED bulbs need to be listed as dimmable also.
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I disagree with Minite who says that it works "great" with a dimmable LED bulb. I'm using Philips LED bulbs, and it makes the bulbs buzz noticeably. Not badly enough that I will return it, and the packaging states quite clearly that it is not meant for CFLs or LEDs, but still a bit disappointing that a dimmer made in 2015 doesn't work well with LEDs.
877795
That is correct. You can run this lamp on e-ballasts but it does not run properly.
800570
I think you can, i use it in a Lumatek Dimmable Ballast and it works fine, but i won't recommend to use it in less than 100%, it would consume the same power and will short the lifespan of the bulb.
170795
Haven't tried them with LED lights. I couldn't get them to work with compact fluorescent lamps,
1232302
I have compact fluorescent bulbs plugged into mine and it works just fine. I imagine LEDs would work with it as well (as long as they aren't the type of fixture that you have to touch/tap to turn on).