New quantum electronic ballast

[moses224]

yesw they are good ballast

 

[GroHi]

Some have had issues w the Hortilux, it appears... just got a few of the quantum 1k's & traditionally run the Hort...

Do any of you run the Quantum 1k w the Hortilux w/o any problems?

The rep I spoke w clearly stated that the Hortilux would run fine, in fact, one of the top 3 he recommended, so would like to temper this w actual experiences...

Thanks in advance! peace.

 

[Tripsick]

Does the 600w run cool with its internal fan?

 

[ItsAllOver]

These are intriguing. I will soon be in the market for a 1000w ballast, so I'll consider this. I don't understand why the lumen output is less but power draw is the same. Gotta grab a Kill-A-Watt meter and determine if this is really the case. I'd like to have one to check other things anyway...

 

[Lazyman]

No the lumen output is higher with the digitals (at least the Quantums in my experience) by 10% over analog ballasts. I don't have a 240V killawatt but I'd like to see your comparisons ItsAllOver when you have time.

 

[Purple_trees]

Im really interested in these ballasts.. They run on 120v or 220v? and are dimmable..Wow sounds like a dream come true! Would love more info with running the 600 on horti bulbs. And how do these compare to the lumateks?

 

[Lazyman]

Yes they are both 120V and 220V, both cords included, and has a 50/75% dimmer too. Don't use Horti bulbs with these! I blew 3 of them in ten weeks! A 60% failure rate on digital ballasts. Ushio only are safe.

 

[Lazyman]

Lumateks are also more expensive, and according to my local shop, they get 1 Quantum back for every ten lumateks. From what I've read on this board and others, this seems to be a common statistic.

 

[Schlossi]

Which one is the Best One. Money Not being the factor.