Hps ballast wiring diagram???

smokiedog

smokiedog

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Does anyone know how you wire this hps ballast / ignitor /socket? It is a 120v 100 watt HPS. I have a 120v heavy duty grounded power cord to use for this.

just need to know what wire goes where...

i really dont want to take my 400w hps ballast apart to figure it out because its in use right now.

a diagram or instructions would be grately appreciated.
 
smokiedog

smokiedog

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robert 14617 said:
Ballast kits <<< start here se if it helps
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hahah, thats funny, i was just reading that trhead from mogie back in 07, the links to the diagrams are broken. but that is where i discovered i was missing a componet. I just pm'd him. thanks for the point in the right direction...

+rep bro

anyone else have any ideas????
 
robert 14617

robert 14617

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smokiedog said:
thnaks man, I'll check it out. looks like i'm missing either the capacitor or ignitor as well... can anyone identify from the pics which one i am missing?
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Q. What is the difference between a "probe start" and "pulse start" ballast?
A. Without getting technical, a "pulse start" ballast has an ignitor which helps start the lamp, while the "probe start" does not have an ignitor. Most ballasts sold in MH fixtures here in the U.S. are "probe start" (ANSI: M57, M58 or M59).
 
smokiedog

smokiedog

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robert 14617 said:
Q. What is the difference between a "probe start" and "pulse start" ballast?
A. Without getting technical, a "pulse start" ballast has an ignitor which helps start the lamp, while the "probe start" does not have an ignitor. Most ballasts sold in MH fixtures here in the U.S. are "probe start" (ANSI: M57, M58 or M59).
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sooooooo, could this be a "probe start" HPS or does that only apply to MH?

and would one of these "ANSI: M57, M58 or M59" be labeled on the componet?

I bought it on EB and it hasnt come in yet, but those are the pics of the actual item. so i cant check to see what is printed on it yet.
 
robert 14617

robert 14617

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get the description and go to the website for the manufacturer they will have all the info you need, good luck
 
dannyking

dannyking

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No idea. I've just wired up a make shift balast and light and I'm really not confident with the wiring. Hopefully my house wont burn down over night so I can go purchase some proper wires and connections tomorrow.
 
OregonMeds

OregonMeds

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Or maybe they just didn't take a pic of the capacitor. If it was supposed to be a complete kit then you got shorted and should get a partial refund from the seller.

And that probe start pulse start information has absolutely nothing to do with an HPS.
 
smokiedog

smokiedog

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thanx for all the help - this must be a pulse start. it arrived with just those 3 components, the transforer and the igniter both had mini wiring diagram decals right on them. i turned it into a pretty mean little remote ballasted 100 watt hps. My current grow is in a 4x4x6 space that is packed tight with 10 plants. it has a 400 watt hps, but they are recommended for a 3x3 footprint. by adding this i am almost getting 90% coverage versus the 75% coverage i had with the 400 alone. It was so sweet when she fired up for the first time!!! here is a pic from the bottom view of the finished hood/reflector with a cool reflection of the ladies under it. ( i changed my profile pic to it)

i also did a thread with pics on how to do a DIY remote HPS from componets if you want to check it out.
https://www.rollitup.org/do-yourself/184261-diy-hps-light-remote-ballast.html

thanx again for the help
 
smokiedog

smokiedog

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just an update... its been a week now since i put the home made hps remote ballast into 12/12 and she is working like a champ. i just built another one with my buddy. he got a similar setup off ebay. His came prewired (minus a power cord and it wasnt remote) and it only had a transformer and igniter as well, no capacitor. these "pulse start" hps light must be new or more common than people think.
 
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