400 watt Radium Users

Nanook · 03/26/2013, 10:54 AM

I have a couple dual 400 watt SLS Bluewave Ballasts with the 430w SunAgro. I know SLS BW ballasts are not available, but wanting to get a couple more ballasts that overdrive the Radium. What are you guys/gals using these days to drive your 400 watt Radium?

Thanks.

gcarroll · 03/26/2013, 01:14 PM

I'm using the Galaxy Select-a-Watt. If I recall it was pulling approx 440 watts when used on the 400w super lumens setting.

Michigan Mike · 03/26/2013, 01:33 PM

430 HPS ballast?

Nanook · 03/26/2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan Mike

430 HPS ballast?

Yes. Advance and Venture used to make them, just not sure if they are still available. The ballast was used primarily in the horticulture industry.

TexasPyro · 03/26/2013, 02:52 PM

I run dual Lumatek 400w ballast with a super lumen mode on mine. They seem to perform well.

DogueDeBordeaux · 03/26/2013, 03:04 PM

I have the galaxy select-a-watt, but run in 400w setting.
How much do you gain running the 400w radium in 400w turbo/ super lumens setting?

03/26/2013, 10:54 AM	#1
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	400 watt Radium Users I have a couple dual 400 watt SLS Bluewave Ballasts with the 430w SunAgro. I know SLS BW ballasts are not available, but wanting to get a couple more ballasts that overdrive the Radium. What are you guys/gals using these days to drive your 400 watt Radium? Thanks. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

03/26/2013, 01:14 PM	#2
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	I'm using the Galaxy Select-a-Watt. If I recall it was pulling approx 440 watts when used on the 400w super lumens setting. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

03/26/2013, 03:04 PM	#6
DogueDeBordeaux Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shelby,NC USA Posts: 760	I have the galaxy select-a-watt, but run in 400w setting. How much do you gain running the 400w radium in 400w turbo/ super lumens setting? __________________ Scott

03/26/2013, 01:33 PM	#3
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	430 HPS ballast?

03/26/2013, 02:52 PM	#5
TexasPyro Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 23	I run dual Lumatek 400w ballast with a super lumen mode on mine. They seem to perform well.