digital ballast

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an11dy9

Well-Known Member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #1

Are digital ballast worth the extra cost?

They say that they save bulb life, use less electricity, runs cooler, and a few other things... I was just wondering if anybody has owned both digital and "core and coil" ballasts, and if so was there that much difference?

 

NewGrowth

Well-Known Member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #2

Yes they are worth it. Magnetic ballasts get really hot and I have noticed longer bulb life with electronic ballasts. I also like that they are smaller and easier to place.

 

Anc777

Well-Known Member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #3

yes def worth the extra $$$

 

BudReaky

Well-Known Member

• Oct 3, 2010

• #4

400w digi ballast 78.99$ at www.dchydro.com they also have a cool tube for 60$.i bought this ballast and would buy another.

 

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sateevadeeva

Member

• Oct 3, 2010

• #5

Maxmax 777

Thanks for saving me some heartache re the digital ballasts. I was determined to get a Lumatek, but have changed my mind.

 

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maxmax7777

Member

• Oct 3, 2010

• #6

well, I don't feel lumateks are nessasarily bad, just there are many unresolved issues with digital ballasts and bulbs and I want more people to report on this issue so we all know better. I am not the authority but between all of us we can see trends, thats all i am suggesting.

 

abudsmoker

Well-Known Member

• Oct 3, 2010

• #7

i have used lumateks ranging from 400-1000 watts and several of them. of about 19 ballasts only one failed. I wouldnt worry about bulb life if you replace them on a normal schedule