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· MORE LUMENS - 20-30% more lumens than magnetic ballasts
· Lumatek ballasts are 8-15% BRIGHTER than other brands on the
market
· COMPLETELY SILENT - leave the humming and buzzing behind
· BEST WARRANTY IN THE INDUSTRY 3 years - Full Warranty PLUS 2 years
- Prorated
· SMALL COMPACT DESIGN - under 10 pounds
· COMPLETELY SEALED from the inside and water resistant
· FAST START UP - reaches full brightness in under a minute
· NO FANS - Resin sealed industrial case to ensure reliability
· CUT-OFF-CIRCUITRY - Automatically shuts off in case of short
· RELIABLE - every ballast is factory tested for 12 hours
· RF SHIELDED output cord
· MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED to ensure proper performance with every
bulb Ballast
· INCLUDES 3 prong power cord and 15ft shielded lamp cord with bare
wires.
Lumatek Digital Ballast
Brightest Ballast on the Market. The Lumatek Ballast is the
brightest ballast in the industry. Light meter readings indicate
that the Lumatek ballast is up to 27% brighter than common core and
coil magnetic ballasts. Up to 30% more lumens output than some old
style magnetic ballasts
Over time, core and coil ballasts will degrade, become louder,
use more electricity, and produce more heat, while the lumen output
declines.Digital ballasts maintain lumen output and efficiency over
the life of the unit. The output of magnetic ballasts degrades over
time and can fluctuate by up to 10% during a 12 hour cycle. Digital
ballasts produce a constant output without any fluctuation.
Magnetic ballasts waste up to 75 watts to convert the electricity,
whereas Lumatek sends the FULL 400 watts to the bulb, lighting it to
its fullest potential. The Lumatek achieves superior light meter
readings in comparison with other digital ballasts on the market
through using microprocessors to detect the precise type of lamp
used and accordingly supply the correct power. Some lamps are able
to use slightly more than 400 watts. The Lumatek ballast will detect
this difference and increase output accordingly.
Electronic Ballast vs E-Ballast
The Lumatek ballast is an E-ballast, unlike other brands on the
market, which are actually electronic ballasts. E-ballasts use a
microprocessor similar to a component found in a personal computer.
This microprocessor allows the E-ballast to run either halide or
sodium lamps, to switch between 50 and 60 hertz, to make adjustments
for the type of bulb it is running, and even to compensate for
degraded lamps by increasing its output. Electronic ballasts have a
constant output and cannot make adjustments or changes. They will
light a MH lamp; but quickly cause it to degrade, thus shortening
the lamp`s lifespan. Lumatek ballasts are programmed to allow for a
`soft start` and do not require an initial power surge to start the
ballast. This allows end users
to start multiple ballasts simultaneously without blowing a breaker.
The ballast will also detect a short in the wiring or a defective
lamp. It simply shuts itself off, letting the user know that
something is wrong. This should be kept in mind if you have a
customer whose ballast keeps shutting down. In most cases, there is
a problem with the output wiring. Why are there separate ballasts
for 120v or 240v? Lumatek ballasts are voltage specific and cannot
be modified to change the input voltage. The 240v digital ballast is
much more efficient, producing more light while generating less heat
than its 120v counterpart. Other dual input voltage digital ballasts
can never achieve the same efficiency as dedicated 240v versions.
Surface Temperatures
All digital ballasts produce the same amount of heat due to the
total heat output. Do not be fooled by inferior units that use fans.
These fans do not make the units run cooler. They simply exhaust the
heat into the room. Each unit is tested at the factory for 12 hours
with the lamp 6 inches from the unit.
RF Shielded Output Cord The Lumatek ballast comes with an attached 15ft. RF shielded
output cord. Competing brands of digital ballasts which do not
employ shielded cords can seriously disrupt radio and satellite TV
signals for up to 50 yards. This interference may also disrupt the
operation of pH equipment. The Lumatek ballast, if properly
connected, will have minimal RF interference at less than 5 ft. and
will not interfere with pH equipment. In order to ensure maximum RF
shielding, the output cord must be wired directly to the socket. If
the ballast is connected to an existing unshielded wire, it will
cause radio and satellite television interference. Both ground wires
should be grounded to the socket set for maximum RF interference
suppression. If it is necessary to extend the output cord further
than the 15ft. supplied, the customer should purchase RF shielded
wire to lengthen the output cord.
Warranty Information
Lumatek offers the best warranty in the industry - 3 year
replacement and 2 year pro-rated. Lumatek will replace any defective
units with brand new units for 3 years from the date of
purchase. Please retain the original receipt from the place of
purchase. A copy is required for all warranty issues. Also, these
units should not have been modified or physically damaged. During
the fourth and fifth year, Lumatek will supply the customer a
pro-rated replacement ballast. For warranty issues, call the toll
free support line 1-866-369-8943.
Market Confusion
There are several Lumatek look-alikes on the market. Do not assume
that these have the same exclusive quantity and performance as the
Lumatek. They typically use inferior components and technology and
are not true E-ballasts.
The Lumatek Ballast is the brightest in the industry. Light meter
readings indicate the Lumatek is up to 27% brighter than common
magnetic ballasts and 10 - 15% brighter than competing electronic
ballasts. Over time, magnetic ballasts degrade, become louder, use
more electricity, and produce more heat, while the lumen output
declines. Digital ballasts do not degrade and maintain their lumen
output and efficiency over the life of the unit. The Lumatek is not
just your standard electronic ballast, but is a more advanced
E-Ballast. What is the difference? E-Ballasts use a microprocessor
similar to your home computer. This micro-processor allows the
E-Ballast to run halide or sodium lamps, make adjustments based on
the type of lamp it is running, and will even compensate for
degrading lamps by increasing output. Electronic ballasts have a
constant output and cannot make adjustments or changes. There are
plenty of other digital ballasts on the market, do not assume they
are all the same. Typically they use inferior components and are not
true E-Ballasts. The Lumatek is programmed for a `soft-start` and
does not require an initial surge of power to light the lamp. This
increases the lamp life and allows the end user to start multiple
ballasts at the same time without tripping breakers. To ensure safe
operation, the Lumatek is programmed to automatically shut off in
case of a short in wiring or a faulty or missing lamp. The Lumatek
uses a resin-sealed case for completely silent operation without a
noisy fan. Each unit is burned in at the factory for twelve hours to
ensure maximum reliability. The Lumatek comes with a 15ft. RF
shielded output cord. Competing brands of digital ballasts not using
shielded cords can disrupt radio or satellite signals for up to 50
yards. The same interference can also be experienced with pH
monitoring equipment. The Lumatek ballast, if properly connected,
will have minimal RF interference (less than 5 ft.) and will not
interfere with pH monitoring equipment.
Mounting Location - Do not install ballasts in
areas of very high heat such as an attic or a closed closet. Do not
mount the ballast to the reflector or blow exhaust air over them. Do
not stack ballast on top of each other. Do not allow contact with
water. Mount units at least six inches apart. If a unit has any
leaking resin please relocate to a cooler area or place a fan near
the ballasts.
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