Magnetic Ballasts
A magnetic ballast is a cheaper alternative to the digital version. It is a time-tested technology used by traditional growers, but it can have problems with overheating, the discharge lamp output is less stable, and it also has lower output and higher weight than its digital counterparts. The ballast output must match the lamp output. Magnetic ballasts are available in 100 W, 150 W, 250 W, 400 W and 600 W. Based on our customers' experience, we can recommend magnetic ballasts from the German brand LUMii, and among the best-selling are also Horti Gear, which feature thermal protection.
We supply unboxed versions only with a terminal block.
We will be happy to advise you on choosing a ballast. Just get in touch at info@higarden.cz.
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A magnetic ballast is a cheaper alternative to the digital version. It is a time-tested technology operating at a high working temperature. In general, however, we recommend digital models to all our customers. The lower purchase price of a magnetic ballast is offset by lower output, less stable discharge lamp output, and higher weight. Nevertheless, as they say, different strokes for different folks... Sometimes price can matter more than all other aspects. For these cases and other specific purposes, magnetic models are still part of our range.
We supply unboxed versions only with a terminal block.
Magnetic ballasts are available from us in 100 W, 150 W, 250 W, 400 W and 600 W variants.
Due to the fixed "conversion" of output by the magnetic field, the output power shows large fluctuations, as the coils creating the magnetic field are wound for 230V, but the standard allows voltage fluctuations of +-10%, i.e. 207V - 253V, and the ballast output power changes accordingly. Digital ballasts do not suffer from this drawback.
Based on our customers' experience, we can recommend magnetic ballasts from the German brand LUMii, and among the best-selling are also Horti Gear, which feature thermal protection.