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Old 07-05-2009, 12:32 AM
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Re: Ballast isnt working after I put in a metal halide!

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Originally Posted by xshadowshooter View Post
Was the ballast the same wattage as the bulb? Even if it was, my guess is that it wasn't intended for MH, and the ignitor (needed for HPS, but not for MH) spiked the bulb.

What is the model# and manufacturer of the ballast? Or, can you confirm that somewhere on the packaging it specifically states that it accepts both kinds?
Yeah I looked on the box that it came in and it specifically stated that it accepts 600 and 1000 watt MH and HPS, and I got a 1000 watt MH and whenever I plug it in it runs for a minuet or two while getting brighter but when it gets where it is supposed to be it dies.
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