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Unread 07/12/2010, 07:17 AM   #1
bmkj02
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Whats a good bulb for a 400w magnetic ballast

ANSI Code M59. Looking for a 20k. Wanted a Radium but those wont run on a magnetic ballast


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Unread 07/12/2010, 07:24 AM   #2
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I run radiums on my PFO balasts which are M59's.... But reflux would be another good bulb.


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Unread 07/12/2010, 08:27 AM   #3
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I don't mean to barge in, but can anyone tell me if I can change from a magnetic ballast to an electronic ballast on my single-ended bulb MH fixture? I haven't been able to get that info anywhere in a post...THANKS...Oh, and you can run Coralvues on a magnetic ballast...the 14,000Ks aren't shabby.


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I don't mean to barge in, but can anyone tell me if I can change from a magnetic ballast to an electronic ballast on my single-ended bulb MH fixture? I haven't been able to get that info anywhere in a post...THANKS...Oh, and you can run Coralvues on a magnetic ballast...the 14,000Ks aren't shabby.
I dont see a problem with that. My friend runs electronic ballast on his single ended fixture


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