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Does digital ballast save electricity?
Not only do Digital ballasts let you dim your bulbs, they are also 30% more efficient at keeping your bulbs eilluminated month after month, meaning more savings for the grower in the long run.
What is a digital ballast?
Like all ballasts, a digital ballast regulates the voltage a high-intensity discharge (HID) light or compact fluorescent light receives so that the bulb doesn’t overheat and immediately explode. Digital ballasts use the latest technology in microprocessors to regulate and monitor the voltage a bulb receives.
How often replace digital ballast?
According to the Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association, the average Magnetic ballast lasts about 75,000 hours or 12 to 15 years with regular use. In contrast, the Electronic ballast can last up to 20 years.
Can you replace a magnetic ballast with an electronic ballast?
Fortunately, compatibility isn’t really an issue, as most electronic ballasts have been designed to replace existing magnetic ballasts. A preferable electronic ballast is the T8 model. This option has several advantages over the T10 and T12, including improved lighting efficiency.
How long does an electronic ballast last?
about 20 years
The ballast takes in electricity and then regulates current to the bulbs. A typical ballast will generally last about 20 years, but cold environments and bad bulbs can decrease this lifespan significantly. You can get a new ballast at a hardware store or home center and install it in about 10 minutes.
Do I need a ballast for LED grow lights?
LED grow lights do not need a ballast, unlike most other grow lights. This is because each LED bulb has a component called a driver that performs the function of a ballast automatically. Some LED drivers are built into the lamps, while others are external and connected to the light fixture.
What is a dimmable ballast?
Dimmable fluorescent ballasts are compatible with dimming switches and other lighting controls that turn lights on or off and allow the light output to be dimmed.
How to buy ballast?
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How much does a ballast cost?
How much does a ballast cost? The average cost of ballast replacement is $150 for materials and labor. Materials cost an average of $27.50, and labor costs at least $100 to install a ballast replacement. Homeowners often spend $35 per ballast for programmed-start ballast installation and labor. How do I know if my ballast is T8 or T12?
How much ballast is too much ballast?
Think instead of a boat’s total weight and how it is distributed. For example, adding one pound of weight at the masthead of a 35- to 40-foot cruising boat effectively subtracts 7 to 10 pounds of ballast from its keel. Conversely, subtracting that pound adds 7 to 10 pounds of ballast.
Which ballast do I Need?
No incandescent bulbs require a ballast. No halogen bulbs require a ballast. All fluorescent bulbs require a ballast. All compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs require a ballast, which is often integrated. All HID bulbs require a ballast, which is sometimes integrated.