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Originally Posted by Tracey2
I can't decide which ballast would be best for 400W radiums. From what I have seen online, I like the SunAgro PFO HQI but I understand I would then be replacing bulbs every 6mths, I like the Sfiligoi, also HQI or I have read Lumatek or Galexy Eballast would also be good choices. Are all of these ballasts available in Ontario?
If anyone has any pictures or comments that would help, it would be appreciated.
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Just something to think about. Will you be running only Radiums and never switch to a different brand? If so you will like a ANSI M135/M155 pulse start ballast. These bulbs run at 370W (or something) and not really 400W. However, if you intend to change bulbs one day, or you have never used Radiums before and are just using them because they were recommended to you - or some other reason - it might be better to go with an electronic ballast. It won't necessarily give you the best colour from your Radiums but it will leave a lot more options for you in the futureif you want to try a different brand of bulb or want to switch to DE or something else. I think most people use the Galaxy ballast for their Radiums. It gives a decent colour that people like. You can order them online. I got mine from J&L. I got the select-a-watt version because of the option to move from 250 to 400W without buying a new ballast.