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Old 08/02/2007, 10:23 PM
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what type of my this ballast ?

dear sanjay joshi,
please id of my this ballast.
what type of this ballast ? m59, m80 or m59 or else ?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ei/ballast.jpg

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Old 08/07/2007, 09:00 PM
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M-58, for 250 watters
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Old 08/07/2007, 09:57 PM
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thanks for reply...is that just similar or is that true m-58 ?
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Old 08/07/2007, 10:10 PM
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M-58 is a generic classification for 250w wire wound ballasts, it's an M-58 either way you look at it.
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Old 08/07/2007, 10:33 PM
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1. what MH bulb brand recomended to that ballast ? BLV or XM
2. is that pulse or probe type ballast ?
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Old 08/07/2007, 10:39 PM
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1. what MH bulb brand recomended to that ballast ? BLV or XM
2. is that pulse or probe starting method ballast ?

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Old 08/07/2007, 11:48 PM
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1) XM are the most bang for the buck and what i use.

2) Pulse, which is generated by the start-up cap
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Old 08/08/2007, 10:29 PM
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what is the different between M58 and M80 ? only the amperes ?
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Old 08/08/2007, 10:52 PM
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an M80 is for double ended bulbs (HQI). both are 250w ballasts.
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Old 08/09/2007, 12:00 PM
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what things make the different between ballast for SE and DE ?
sorry, are you Mr sanjay joshi ?
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Old 08/09/2007, 01:05 PM
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No, I'm not Sanjay but i thought you might like an answer to your questions so i offered my assistance.
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Old 08/09/2007, 10:29 PM
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okey.thanks for all your replies.
what ballast are you using now for your MH ?
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Old 08/09/2007, 10:40 PM
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IceCap and ARO electronics, i did away with all my magnetic coil ballasts due to the heat the produce. the savings on power using the e-ballasts v/s the coil isn't overly high, I'd venture to say 10-15% but the heat difference of the ballast is a world of difference.
 


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