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Lumatek™ Electronic Ballasts

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These will fit Sunlight Supply sockets and cord-sets  Lumatek Digital Ballast

  • More lumens generated per watt of electricity consumed - Lumatek™ ballasts have increased efficiency over magnetic ballasts. They lose fewer watts from the power supply to the lamp. This is a power factor of 95%+. The high frequency output results in low power loss
  • Fast start-up - they reach full brightness quickly
  • Completely silent
  • Small compact design
  • Produce less heat
  • Cut-off circuitry - cut off when a short is detected. For ultimate safety
  • Fully interchangeable - Lumatek™ ballasts can light both HPS and MH bulbs

The Lumatek Ballast is the brightest ballast in the industry. Light meter readings indicate that the Lumatek ballast is up to 27% brighter than common core and coil magnetic ballasts. The Lumatek is 10-15% brighter than other brands of digital ballast on the market.

Over time, core and coil ballasts will degrade, become louder, use more electricity, and produce more heat, while the lumen output declines. Digital ballasts maintain lumen output and efficiency over the life of the unit. The output of magnetic ballasts degrades over time and can fluctuate by up to 10% during a 12 hour cycle. Digital ballasts produce a constant output without any fluctuation.

Magnetic ballasts waste up to 75 watts to convert the electricity, whereas Lumatek sends the FULL 600 watts to the bulb, lighting it to its fullest potential. The Lumatek achieves superior light meter readings in comparison with other digital ballasts on the market through using microprocessors to detect the precise type of lamp used and accordingly supply the correct power. Some lamps are able to use slightly more than 600 watts. The Lumatek ballast will detect this difference and increase output accordingly.

The Lumatek Ballast is the brightest in the industry. Light meter readings indicate the Lumatek is up to 27% brighter than common magnetic ballasts and 10 - 15% brighter than competing electronic ballasts. Over time, magnetic ballasts degrade, become louder, use more electricity, and produce more heat, while the lumen output declines. Digital ballasts do not degrade and maintain their lumen output and efficiency over the life of the unit.

The Lumatek is programmed for a 'soft-start' and does not require an initial surge of power to light the lamp. This increases the lamp life and allows the end user to start multiple ballasts at the same time without tripping breakers. To ensure safe operation, the Lumatek is programmed to automatically shut off in case of a short in wiring or a faulty or missing lamp.

Why are there separate ballasts for 120v or 240v?
Lumatek ballasts are voltage specific and cannot be modified to change the input voltage. The 240v digital ballast is much more efficient, producing more light while generating less heat than its 120v counterpart. Other dual input voltage digital ballasts can never achieve the same efficiency as dedicated 240v versions.

Warranty Information
Lumatek offers the best warranty in the industry - 3 year replacement and 2 year pro-rated. Lumatek will replace any defective units with brand new units for 3 years from the date of purchase.

UNIQUE FEATURE!
All Lumatek™ ballasts come wired with our standard female lamp cord receptacle that accepts our proprietary, patented male lame cord, making these units compatible with all Sun System® reflectors. Purchase lamp cord with socket assembly separately.

Lumatek Ballast, 250 Watt, 120V
120 volt, 250 Watt Ballast, List - $164.95     Sale - $132.00
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Lumatek Ballast, 400 Watt
120 volt, 400 Watt Ballast, List - $189.95     Sale - $150.00
240 volt, 400 Watt Ballast, List - $189.95     Sale - $150.00
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Lumatek Ballast, 600 Watt
120 volt, 600 Watt Ballast, List - $249.95     Sale - $195.00
240 volt, 600 Watt Ballast, List - $249.95     Sale - $195.00
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Lumatek Ballast, 1000 Watt
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120 volt, 1000 Watt Ballast, List - $399.95     Sale - $320.00
240 volt, 1000 Watt Ballast, List - $399.95     Sale - $320.00
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BAASP Adapter
The BAASP receptacle adapts a Hydrofarm reflector to a Lumatek or Sunlight Supply ballast.
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