Are These Any Good - Galaxy Electronic ballasts

[Doug]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

yup, on the product page first one

"250 WATT 120 VOLT BALLAST
120 Volt input
2.2 Amps
50/60 Hz
PF >.99
Will run any 250 watt MH or HPS Bulb"

Steve

I meant on the actual site Steve.

[JoelV]

I guess a test is needed. out of the hundreds I sold I never heard of it interfering on the AM band but then again not alot of people utilize AM radio. I have heard of it affecting the lower band channels on cable TV because the ballast was near a old unshielded cable running though the wall. What I have heard the most about is it interfering with Ph monitoring and test equipment. All reports of interference on Lumatek has been with in 6 ft of the ballasts.

Because of its relatively new technology. Fail rates are common with most other Electronic ballast manufactures. be Aware!! best to deal with a local supplier with a good warranty policy.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Doug

I meant on the actual site Steve.

um, that was off the actual lumatex site

[Doug]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

um, that was off the actual lumatex site

Yes dear, I can read. However its NOT listed on Joel,s site, which is where I would purchase if buying one.

and I will leave it at that, as its getting into sponsership territory.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Doug

Yes dear, I can read. However its NOT listed on Joel,s site, which is where I would purchase if buying one.

and I will leave it at that, as its getting into sponsership territory.

ahhh.. whats this dear stuf, kinda ichy. hehe

[Josh23]

ok so I purchased the 250 gallaxy ballast but now I have a new problem, the ballast outlet dosn't match my reflector outlet. For those of you out there with this ballast how did you deal with the incorrect connection. Are there adapters out there, if so where and how much? or did you just cut the end off and connect the raw wires together.

thoughts?

[JoelV]

This is a common problem, Depending on your setup its best to wire directly to the back of the mogul socket (black wire to the brass nut) using the lamp cord that came with your ballast.
Where did you buy your galaxy from?

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by JoelV

This is a common problem, Depending on your setup its best to wire directly to the back of the mogul socket (black wire to the brass nut) using the lamp cord that came with your ballast.
Where did you buy your galaxy from?

Me.