What lamps can run on 400w mv base ballast? « on: July 13, 2024, 01:20:29 AM » Author: LightsAreBright27
I am sorry if this is a cliché question, but I am a new person to HID lamps. I have a ballast for 400w lamps. It says it is for hps/mh, but also has mv base. Current - 2.10a Voltage - 240v 50hz There is also an ignitor inside the ballast with separate compartment, a three wire one (red, yellow & black). So it says no ignitor. I won't be running the lamps for very long, only a short test of about however long it takes to warm up. I have- HPS 400w MH 400w (4 of them with unknown base, MV or not) MV 400w Also, is there any other precaution while running the lamps?
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	Re: What lamps can run on 400w mv base ballast? « Reply #1 on: July 13, 2024, 02:36:25 AM » Author: dor123
The ballast states HPS/MH, which means that it can operate HPS and MH lamps that are designed to HPS ballast like Osram HQI-BT 400W/D or Philips HPI-T Plus and GE Arcstream.
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	Re: What lamps can run on 400w mv base ballast? « Reply #2 on: July 13, 2024, 04:07:38 AM » Author: LightsAreBright27
How many of these could it run?
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	Re: What lamps can run on 400w mv base ballast? « Reply #3 on: July 13, 2024, 05:18:03 AM » Author: dor123
I think it can run all of these, except the MV lamp which would be overdriven. You need an ignitor.
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	Re: What lamps can run on 400w mv base ballast? « Reply #4 on: July 13, 2024, 09:27:51 AM » Author: LightsAreBright27
What kind of ignitor exactly? Can I run the MV for a short time (10 mins?)?
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	Re: What lamps can run on 400w mv base ballast? « Reply #5 on: July 13, 2024, 10:07:37 AM » Author: dor123
HPS and MH ignitors. You can run the MV lamp for a short time.
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	Re: What lamps can run on 400w mv base ballast? « Reply #6 on: July 13, 2024, 10:26:46 AM » Author: LightsAreBright27
The ballast has a 3 wire ignitor already inside. Thanks for the help!
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