HPS BULBS KEEP BLOWING

Budsmoker123456

Budsmoker123456

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So I'm now on my second bulb in 15 days!

I'm using a older style metal 250w ballast (new out of box less then a month)

250w omega bulb

Euro style economy shade

And a 2 socket extension

I run the extension into the main wall socket all I have connected is the ballast and small fan everything else is connected elsewhere, any ideas what this could be?
 
Kasuti

Kasuti

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Most extension cords are a smaller gauge wire than wall outlet gauge which restricts electrical flow. When you try and pull a high amp load it tends to cause whatever type of electric device to run hotter and not quite as efficient.
 
Budsmoker123456

Budsmoker123456

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Kasuti said:
Most extension cords are a smaller gauge wire than wall outlet gauge which restricts electrical flow. When you try and pull a high amp load it tends to cause whatever type of electric device to run hotter and not quite as efficient.
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Turned out it was the ballast but that may be the origanal falt, luckily the hydro guys I deal with are great they just replaced the ballast.

Fast dog said:
Get a new ballast. Done
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Should have listened I'd have saved money on bulbs
 
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