S Steva569 Active Member Feb 14, 2008 #1 how long can a standard ballast run before it should be turned off for cooling purposes?
david6767 Well-Known Member Feb 14, 2008 #2 if it has an internal thermal cut off switch then you can run it permanently. if it is getting too hot then think about moving the ballast out of the grow room, or direct a cooling fan at it 24/7.
if it has an internal thermal cut off switch then you can run it permanently. if it is getting too hot then think about moving the ballast out of the grow room, or direct a cooling fan at it 24/7.
F faralos Well-Known Member Feb 14, 2008 #3 no seriously, they have auto cutoffs but set a fan on it to keep it cool just in case
