Best Traditional Ballast?

Hey guys, I'm going to switch to a 200w CMH setup soon but that requires an old-school magnetic core ballast with a good strike on it. I only ever used digital (I bought the hype), so I have no idea what brands are best. But I'm also looking for one that I can wall mount, if possible, to the exterior of my new grow cab. Are there any that low-profile? Not a huge deal, quality is more important than looks.

Thanks guy!




P.S. Gtg take 9-week old puppy to the park, may not respond for a while...

I have a Sun Systems 400 watt HPS magnetic ballast (old school) and a spare. Picked them both up used locally and it doesn't hum at all. At least I can't hear it over the carbon scrubber and fan. Not very good for wall mounting unless you install an external shelf. It is pretty heavy.

yeh weight was a concern for me, but if I go CMH thats what I have to have. I was trying my best to make it completely enclosed, but it's not a priority.

Mag ballasts are all good really, even the cheapest $20 things.
You don't have to search out a top brand to be reliable if looking at mag ballasts, that's digital's that only the top brands can be trusted.

Most any sub 400w ballast will be small and easy enough to mount to the outside of any grow cab. It's just up to you which style or size you prefer I guess.