well it does as there is always a voltage drop due to distance. you would need a extra boost to achieve the same level of spark at a longer range.
Bingo!
but usually voltage drop doesnt come into play unless over 250', then you up size to the next gauge.
You are right of course, but when dealing with high intensity lighting where ignitors are involved the initial bump from the ignitor is needed.
I just wired up a 400w HPS for a grower. 10 foot lamp cord on a 2' rated ignitor.
The lamp flicks 2-3 times really quick and then ignites. They change their setup and I'll shorten the cord for them. Wonder if putting the ignitor closer would actually allow it to strike the first time? (Have to get more wire for that. LOL)
Stay Safe!
if you use 4 conductor wire you can mount the ignitor in the octagon box at the mogul
also for the cap and coil ballasts there are ignitors for longer distances
http://www.solacanada.com/images/HPS REMOTE IGNITORS.pdf
and lastly lu1000 lamps are available with built in ingitors
Awesome!
Question though... They don't list a 400w ignitor... safe to use a 430w?? Electrical is NOT my field of expertise.
Great info!
Awesome, thanks for sharing.yes the ignitor will be the same