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Pulse Start Metal Halide Ballast Kit

sales@expresslightbulbs.com (Express Light Bulbs) — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:02:47 -0400

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Pulse Start Ballast Quick Guide-

Watt Ballast Type Input Watt Circuit ANSI Power Factor Warranty Voltage

250W Pulse Start 288W CWA M138 HPF 2 Year 120-208-240-277

320W Pulse Start 400W CWA M132 HPF 2 Year 120-208-240-277

350W Pulse Start 400W CWA M131 HPF 2 Year 120-208-240-277

400W Pulse Start 451W CWA M135 HPF 2 Year 120-208-240-277

Commonly Asked Questions

What is included in my Pulse Start Metal Halide ballast kit?
All our Kits come with a ballast, capacitor, igniter and mounting hardware.

Is a Pulse Start ballast the same as a PS Metal Halide Transformer?
Yes- It is just another way of describing the Ballast.

Do I need the lamp wattage to match the ballast wattage?
Yes- The Ballast are designed for a specific wattage. There is a chance that using the improper lamp will cause a fire and also it can damage the bulb and the ballast.

Can you make a Pulse Start Metal Halide Ballast (Transformer) by simply adding an ignitor to a standard Metal Halide Ballast?
No- Many of today's metal halide ballasts do not sustain voltage very well. If you add an ignitor, it will do nothing to improve sustaining voltage. All pulse start ballasts that Express Light Bulbs carry have been designed to have approximately 270 volts sustaining which is about 50 volts higher than standard metal halide. A lot of MH bulbs available would probably start and operate properly for a short while but would not perform properly over the life of the bulb. Pulse start ballast have a better current crest factor and lower current off-time, which improves the performance for the bulb.

What is the restrike time for a Pulse Start Ballast Kit versus a Standard Ballast?
Pulse Start MH Ballast have a strike up time of about 2 minutes compared to 4 minutes of a standard MH Ballast.

Does the Pulse Start ballast immediately begin to send current to the PS Metal Halide lamp after the power is restored and how much current?
There will be no current flow through the MH Lamp until the light bulb starts. When the MH Bulb starts initially, there will be a higher current drawn because the voltage in the lamp's arc tube will be low at first; the current draw increases until the lamp reaches its operating voltage range.
During a momentary power outage, the MH lamps may be too hot to restart. This may cause a line circuit breaker to trip if there is not enough allowance for open circuit current. Neither Metal Halide CWA ballasts nor controlled current reactor MH ballasts should be an issue, if the installation was planned correctly. If you are planning retrofitting an installation with reactor gear, be extremely careful that circuit load is considered and designed correctly.

A Real Guarantee Our policy is simple. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we promise a refund, credit or exchange minus our actual freight and handling charges incurred on the original order. The product must be in a resalable condition If the product is defective, the restocking charge will be waived. If defective, you may choose between a refund, credit or exchange.
Purchase Returns and Exchanges Important Return Policy News: Beginning March 2008, we initiated a change to our return policy. ExpressLightBulbs.com will accept merchandise returns for Standard Delivery items within 30 days of purchase and issue a credit or refund at the time of return only with a valid packing slip. We appreciate your understanding that ExpressLightBulbs.com merchandise may only be returned by mail or ground service (UPS or Fed Ex). Upon return, your merchandise will be inspected. Credits or refunds issued will be for the item value. Any taxes charged will be refunded in accordance with state laws. Shipping and handling charges are nonrefundable. To return an item by mail, follow the instructions on the packing slip enclosed in your order, insure the package, and mail it to the ExpressLightBulbs.com address on your packing slip. If you do not have a packing slip, please call us at 888.553.5655 and we will gladly assist you.

Metal Halide Ballast

sales@expresslightbulbs.com (Express Light Bulbs) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:58:14 -0400

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Metal Halide Ballast (Transformer) Kit Quick Guide-

Watt ANSI Circuit Type Input Watts Power Factor Warranty Voltage

50W M110 HX-HPF 67 Normal 2 Years 120 -277

70W M98 HX-HPF 85 HPF 2 Years 120-208-240-277

100W M90 HX-HPF 130 HPF 2 Years 120-208-240-277

150W M81 HX-HPF 189 HPF 2 Years 120-208-240-277

175W M57 CWA 210 HPF 2 Years 120-208-240-277

250W M58 CWA 298 HPF 2 Years 120-208-240-277

400W M59 CWA 464 HPF 2 Years 120-208-240-277

1000W M47 CWA 1080 HPF 2 Years 120-208-240-277-480

1500W M48 CWA 1650 HPF 2 Years 120-208-240-277V

1500W M48 CWA 1650 HPF 2 Years 480V

Metal Halide Wiring Diagram

Express Light Bulbs HID Ballast Kits are in full compliance with United States and International safety, operation and conformity standards; it includes UL, CSA and ANSI.

Commonly Asked Questions
What is included in my Metal Halide ballast kit?
All our Kits come with a ballast, igniter, capacitor and mounting hardware. Bulbs and Sockets are sold separately.
Is a Metal Halide ballast the same as a MH Transformer?
Yes- It is just another way of describing a MH Ballast.
Do I need the lamp wattage to match the ballast wattage?
Yes- The Metal Halide Ballast are designed for a specific wattage. There is a chance that using the improper lamp will cause a fire and also it can damage the bulb and the ballast. There are some ballast 175W and 250W that be used with matching Mercury Vapor Lamps.
Why do I need a ballast to operate my bulb?
Metal halide lamps require electrical ballasts to regulate the arc current flow and deliver the proper voltage to the arc. Probe start metal halide bulbs contain a special 'starting' electrode within the lamp to initiate the arc when the lamp is first lit (which generates a slight flicker when the lamp is first turned on). Pulse start metal halide lamps do not require a starting electrode, and instead use a special starting circuit referred to as an ignitor to generate a high-voltage pulse to the operating electrodes. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) lamp-ballast system standards establish parameters for all metal halide components (with the exception of some newer products). A few electronic ballasts are now available for metal halide lamps. The benefit of these ballasts is more precise management of the lamp's wattage, which provides more consistent color and longer lamp life. In some cases, electronic ballasts are reported to increase efficiency (i.e. reduce electrical usage). However with few exceptions, high-frequency operation does not increase lamp efficiency as in the case of high-output (HO) or very high-output (VHO) fluorescent bulbs. High frequency electronic operation does however allow for specially designed dimming metal halide ballast systems.

A Real Guarantee Our policy is simple. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we promise a refund, credit or exchange minus our actual freight and handling charges incurred on the original order. The product must be in a resalable condition If the product is defective, the restocking charge will be waived. If defective, you may choose between a refund, credit or exchange.
Purchase Returns and Exchanges Important Return Policy News: Beginning March 2008, we initiated a change to our return policy. ExpressLightBulbs.com will accept merchandise returns for Standard Delivery items within 30 days of purchase and issue a credit or refund at the time of return only with a valid packing slip. We appreciate your understanding that ExpressLightBulbs.com merchandise may only be returned by mail or ground service (UPS or Fed Ex). Upon return, your merchandise will be inspected. Credits or refunds issued will be for the item value. Any taxes charged will be refunded in accordance with state laws. Shipping and handling charges are nonrefundable. To return an item by mail, follow the instructions on the packing slip enclosed in your order, insure the package, and mail it to the ExpressLightBulbs.com address on your packing slip. If you do not have a packing slip, please call us at 888.553.5655 and we will gladly assist you.
We also would be happy to quote you the following Advance Transformer Model Number:
Advance Ballast 71A5390
Advance Ballast 71A6591
Advance Ballast 71A6572
Advance Ballast 71A6590
Advance Ballast 71A6592A
Advance Ballast 71A5492
Advance Ballast 71A5490
Advance Ballast 71A6753
Advance Ballast 71A6772
Advance Ballast 71A6890
Advance Ballast 71A5592
Advance Ballast 71A5593
Advance Ballast 71A5570
Advance Ballast 71A5692EE
Advance Ballast 71A5692
Advance Ballast 71A5693
Advance Ballast 71A5792
Advance Ballast 71A5792A
Advance Ballast 71A5792EE
Advance Ballast 73B5792

Watt	Ballast Type	Input Watt	Circuit	ANSI	Power Factor	Warranty	Voltage
250W	Pulse Start	288W	CWA	M138	HPF	2 Year	120-208-240-277
320W	Pulse Start	400W	CWA	M132	HPF	2 Year	120-208-240-277
350W	Pulse Start	400W	CWA	M131	HPF	2 Year	120-208-240-277
400W	Pulse Start	451W	CWA	M135	HPF	2 Year	120-208-240-277

Watt	ANSI	Circuit Type	Input Watts	Power Factor	Warranty	Voltage
50W	M110	HX-HPF	67	Normal	2 Years	120 -277
70W	M98	HX-HPF	85	HPF	2 Years	120-208-240-277
100W	M90	HX-HPF	130	HPF	2 Years	120-208-240-277
150W	M81	HX-HPF	189	HPF	2 Years	120-208-240-277
175W	M57	CWA	210	HPF	2 Years	120-208-240-277
250W	M58	CWA	298	HPF	2 Years	120-208-240-277
400W	M59	CWA	464	HPF	2 Years	120-208-240-277
1000W	M47	CWA	1080	HPF	2 Years	120-208-240-277-480
1500W	M48	CWA	1650	HPF	2 Years	120-208-240-277V
1500W	M48	CWA	1650	HPF	2 Years	480V