semtex123 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 just started using this new ballast seems good with electric and the function of more power or less on a really hot day< you gota watch them temps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 never saw that one, hope it will last for long and be cheap to use Have a good grow man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabi Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 do you have any more info, please semtex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potent Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hey Hunters, I have 1 600w Adjusta-Watt digital ballast and i really like it, I will be purchasing another soon!The prices vary and you get purchase them at the majority of grow shop/retailers but if your looking to upgrade but still have the option to downsize then these could be it!Here is some more info taken from there homepage Sol Digital - http://adjusta-watt.com/index.phpAdjusta-Watt®The Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast allows the operation different wattage lamps simply by adjusting the dial on the ballast to match the lamp you are using. Depending on the model, the ballast will run either 250w, 400w and 600w lamps OR 400w, 600w and 1000w lamps. Each lamp will be operated to the exact specification that the lamp requires.Smart Step TechnologyBy turning the dial on the Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast you can step down the output of the lamp. Just turn the dial again to step back to full power.Over-DriveThe Over-Drive feature increases the output of the ballasts highest wattage lamp to achieve maximum performance from the lamp.Smart Start™ Ignition ControlThis revolutionary feature, unique to all of our products, makes the Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast the safest and most reliable ballast when used in automated multiple lamp applications. When multiple units are connected to the same mains circuit, our integrated Ignition Control software will completely balance the electrical draw by igniting one lamp at a time to prevent electrical surges and spikes that can overload the mains circuit and trip circuit breaking systems. For further efficiency, this feature is activated alongside our ‘Soft Start Technology’.Soft Start TechnologySoft Start Technology prolongs lamp life by stopping current rush to the lamp and preventing lamp overload. When the ballast is started from cold there will be a 3 second fixed delay before ignition. After ignition there will be a series of random 0-2 second delays before full brightness is reached after approximately 3-5 minutes. Soft Start Technology is also activated when increasing and decreasing power to the lamp using the ‘Smart-Step’ feature.Re-Strike of Hot Lamp after Mains FailureThe Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast uses a timed re-strike system that prevents the ballast from re-striking a hot lamp after a power failure. If a hot lamp is detected, the re-strike will be delayed for 60 second intervals until the lamp has cooled sufficiently to be re-ignited. Re-ignition is then controlled by ‘SmartStart Ignition Control’ and ‘Soft Start Technology’ software.Lamp CompatibilityThe Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast is suitable for use with Sodium, Metal Halide and Dual Spectrum lamps. For best results always use a good quality lamp from a major manufacturer.Automatic Frequency AdjustmentThe Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast automatically adjusts its output frequency to maintain a constant output regardless of input power fluctuations and ageing lamps. This also prevents ‘lamp flicker’.Intelligent Circuit ProtectionThe Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast uses a sophisticated software controlled circuit breaking system that is not seen in other manufacturer’s ballasts. The system protects against a series of faults including: Open Circuit Protection, Short Circuit Protection, Over Voltage Protection, Under Voltage Protection and Over Temperature Protection. On Ignition the ballast performs a 3 second test of the circuit and in the event of a fault the ballast will go into protection mode to avoid damage to the ballast and lamp.Running TemperatureThe Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballasts’ unique case design acts as a superior heat sink making the ballast extremely cool running without the need for internal fans.RF ShieldingThe Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast has superior RF Shielding with Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 7% meaning it will not interfere with television or radio equipment.Silent OperationThe Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast has no noisy internal fans and is completely silent in operation.High Energy EfficiencyThe Adjusta-Watt® Digital Ballast is up to 30% more efficient than a magnetic ballast producing more lumens of light per watt of consumed energy. Efficiency does not diminish and is maintained for the entire life of the unit.Hope that helps with the topicPeace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazareth 225 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yeah I recently up graded to digitital dimable balasts and I love them !! Plus mine has a super spectrum that you can turn on in the last weeks on flowering that deliver more lumens.http://tropiclighting.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=921&cPath=0_1062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semtex123 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 yeh they seem to be the new thing , dimmable is a usefull tool to have . Plus the over drive function for the last couple of weeks is great, got mine from adjusta watt http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADJUSTA-WATT-DIMMABLE-DIGITAL-BALLAST-660W-600W-400W-250W-SETTINGS-/280863440433?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item4164c3fe31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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