[chimei]

Wow had no idea electronic ballasts are NOT UL certified.

End of interest for me.

Thanks for the info on why CMH is not going to work with this type of ballast either, based on the Lumatek details on sites that sell this ballast it would look like the CMH would work to someone like me.

[MPL]

The Lumatek digitals are UL certified. I just spoke with bghydro.com about it.

I'm debating between using a CMH set up or a 400w digital set up with a Hortilux Blue bulb.

CMH = a lot cheaper, great spectrum, runs cooler

Digital + Hortilux Blue = Cheaper electricity usage, though more expensive initially, somewhat higher output, good spectrum and has been proven to be effective.

blah decisions decisions!

Originally Posted by chimei

Wow had no idea electronic ballasts are NOT UL certified.

End of interest for me.

Thanks for the info on why CMH is not going to work with this type of ballast either, based on the Lumatek details on sites that sell this ballast it would look like the CMH would work to someone like me.

The digitals do not save that much cost on kw usage. Way less than what they claim. There has been a lot of info in several threads here regarding their marketing claims on such. Also how will you feel when that Horti Blue needs replacement? ChaChing.....$$$$$ Not as good of a spectrum either. Not to mention that the Lumatek puts you at risk on the EMI/RF interfearance end and will not last as long as the old school core and coil. Just my honest opinion though.

[Rolling_Stoned]

Well ya'll convinced me, i just threw down on one of these 400w CMH's. Soon I will know for my self, if the hype is true. What's that old saying? "Don't knock it until you try it."

[Pinball Wizard]

Originally Posted by Rolling_Stoned

Well ya'll convinced me, i just threw down on one of these 400w CMH's. Soon I will know for my self, if the hype is true. What's that old saying? "Don't knock it until you try it."

I got three WW's under the CMH bulb. Just finished week #3. 400CMH bulb with magnetic ballast. Sweet!...

if I had a camera, I would show you.... ....(descriptions are lame)

[KillerWeed]

I see from the Phillips sales sheet that these are available for 250 and 400 W ballasts. Are there any major reasons why this bulb will not be available for the 150W or 600 and 1000W ballasts? I may have to go back to my 250 cab if they cant make them smaller. Ebay indicates that GE has a wider range of bulbs than Phillips.

KillerWeed

[Verite]

Three pages and no spectrum charts yet? What gives?

150w bulbs are available and the 600w/1000w are close to release. There are several threads where Simba was kind enough to post a link to the spectrum charts. I however am not that up to speed on posting links I will try but if you use the search function and search cmh or ceramic metal halide you will find them.

htthttps://www.icmag.com/ic/links.php?url=https://advancedtechlighting.com/cdmed18.htmp://www.icmag.com/ic/links.php?url=https://advancedtechlighting.com/cdmed18.htm

Forgive me please if these don't work!

https://www.nam.lighting.philips.com/...bac7bfa3f8a940