Can Reflux 12k or phoenix 14k bulbs be run on a Hamilton ballast?

suliaman007 · 07/29/2008, 08:36 PM

I have a Hamilton 2 x 250 DE with 2 x 110 vho light fixture. Im am in the market for new mh bulbs but donâ€™t want to get something that will not be compatible with my ballast.

The fixture is about two years old so are the ballast. I do not know if they are magnetic or electronic (the website does not mention it either).

Will reflux 12k or phoenix 14k be ok to run with these ballast?

Thanks

Toddrtrex · 07/29/2008, 09:39 PM

I have a magnetic Hamilton ballast, and have ran both of those bulbs without issue.

Is the ballast pretty heavy? And does it great pretty hot to the touch? If so, I would think that it is magnetic.

Roman Ogee · 07/30/2008, 09:49 AM

Either bulb should run without as problem.

Evolley1 · 07/30/2008, 10:39 AM

I personally did not like the 12k SE run on a Hamilton magnetic ballast. It seemed like the bulbs were underpowered compared to an electronic ballast.

JRaquatics · 07/30/2008, 11:43 AM

Reeflux bulbs are designed to be used on electronic ballasts. Most reefers that use them on magnetic ballast notice a shorter life span and poor color/light output.

suliaman007 · 07/30/2008, 01:05 PM

Thanks, for the input everyone.
anyone have these bulbs used, that i can buy/borrow? I would like to see how they would look with my ballast.

Fish_wiz2 · 07/30/2008, 01:10 PM

I'm running one on a mag and yes it has poorer color and i need to rid of that thing

ostrow · 07/30/2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JRaquatics
Reeflux bulbs are designed to be used on electronic ballasts. Most reefers that use them on magnetic ballast notice a shorter life span and poor color/light output.

Depends on the ballast. I'm overdriving them on PFO HQI magnetic ballasts, as Rod does, and the setup rocks!

07/29/2008, 08:36 PM	#1
suliaman007 Tap Water Only Club Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chicago( burbs), il (lombard) Posts: 1,451	Can Reflux 12k or phoenix 14k bulbs be run on a Hamilton ballast? I have a Hamilton 2 x 250 DE with 2 x 110 vho light fixture. Im am in the market for new mh bulbs but donâ€™t want to get something that will not be compatible with my ballast. The fixture is about two years old so are the ballast. I do not know if they are magnetic or electronic (the website does not mention it either). Will reflux 12k or phoenix 14k be ok to run with these ballast? Thanks __________________ No such thing as too much coral. Current Tank Info: 93 gallon corner mixed reef

07/29/2008, 09:39 PM	#2
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I have a magnetic Hamilton ballast, and have ran both of those bulbs without issue. Is the ballast pretty heavy? And does it great pretty hot to the touch? If so, I would think that it is magnetic. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

07/30/2008, 09:49 AM	#3
Roman Ogee who goes where? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nowhere, IL. 60051 Posts: 1,568	Either bulb should run without as problem. __________________ Live rock is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. Current Tank Info: Took down my 600 w/ 8 400hqi's and 2- 3"/75gal surges years ago.. Next will be a glass 300DD w/3 400hqi's, 2 2"/25 gal and a 3rd 25 split for 2- 1 1/2" surges. You know.. Keep it simple.

07/30/2008, 01:05 PM	#6
suliaman007 Tap Water Only Club Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chicago( burbs), il (lombard) Posts: 1,451	Thanks, for the input everyone. anyone have these bulbs used, that i can buy/borrow? I would like to see how they would look with my ballast. __________________ No such thing as too much coral. Current Tank Info: 93 gallon corner mixed reef

07/30/2008, 01:10 PM	#7
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	I'm running one on a mag and yes it has poorer color and i need to rid of that thing __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

07/30/2008, 10:39 AM	#4
Evolley1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lisle, IL Posts: 1,509	I personally did not like the 12k SE run on a Hamilton magnetic ballast. It seemed like the bulbs were underpowered compared to an electronic ballast.

07/30/2008, 11:43 AM	#5
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Reeflux bulbs are designed to be used on electronic ballasts. Most reefers that use them on magnetic ballast notice a shorter life span and poor color/light output.