Lumatek Switchable Ballasts (CGX898)

 250-600w Standard Lumatek Ballasts with a Boosts Switch Only, No Wattage Switch, Just Super-Lumen Boost of 10%

Lumatek Ballasts give you more lumen output

Up to 30% more lumens output than some old style magnetic ballasts ...More light equals more yield. We urge you to test this yourself with a good quality light meter. Be sure to also check how much power the ballast is using with an ammeter as many so called 600w magnetic ballasts now draw up to 750w as standard to try to keep up with Lumatek's lumen output.

More lumens generated per watt of electricity consumed

Lamp compatibility                                  

The Lumatek Ballast is a high performance product that is designed to work with most high quality lamps. Cheap inferior lamps may cause problems and Lumatek recommends using only high quality  lamps from reputable manufacturers.

Lamp Replacement

Be sure to disconnect the power source before changing lamps. Always use the specified wattage of lamp. The Super Lumen range of Ballasts are specific to one particular wattage i.e. only a 400W lamp should be used in a 400W ballast. Lumatek recommends lamp replacement every 6-12 months.

Hot Re-strike

It is VERY important that the lamp is given adequate time to cool down before it is reignited. You should allow a hot lamp to cool for 20-30 minutes before you try to re-strike it. Hot re-strikes cause premature lamp failure and lumen output degradation. Additionally, the lamp should never be turned off before the lamp reaches full intensity.

R.F emissions

Lumatek Ballasts are now internally RF shielded and can be used with standard System Cord sets as available in each country worldwide. These ballasts produce the least amount of EMI (electro- magnetic interference) of any electronic ballast and conform to all international Electro-magnetic emission standards.

Super-lumen switch

The latest Super Lumen range of Lumatek Ballasts include the industry first "super lumen switch". This feature will boost lumen output by 10% when the switch is activated. This allows unprecedented control of lumen output during ballast use.

H.P.S/M.H

Lumatek Ballasts operate both metal halide and high pressure sodium lamps. They will not light MV mercury vapor lamps.

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 ballasts on top of each other.
Do not allow contact with water.
Mount units at least six inches apart.