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Ballasts (HID Power Packs)

A ballast (sometimes referred to as grow-light ‘control gear’) is a special type of power-pack required for the operation of HID lighting. It provides the necessary electrical current to run the grow-lamp, and to ignite the lamp when it is initially switched on.

All of our HID ballasts are remote (external) type ballasts, and are specifically designed for horticultural use (plant lighting) in an indoor environment.

All of these ballasts are suitable for use with both SON and HPI compatible HID lamps—all of the High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) grow-lamps that we stock are of these types.

Note: Ballasts must only be used with lamps of matching wattage, otherwise damage to equipment will occur.

Safe & Easy

The HID lighting ballasts we offer are all made in the UK, manufactured to BSI standards and are fully CE compliant. All units are backed by a full manufacturer’s guarantee.

As well as being high quality, safe and reliable, these HID ballast units are also quiet and efficient.

All ballast units are supplied ready to simply plug-in and use immediately, requiring no extra wiring.

Our ballasts all feature a standard IEC connector to plug in to the power cable of your reflector.

Products in Ballasts (HID Power Packs)

Electronic/Digital Ballasts

(There are products from this category that are now discontinued or unavailable)

Related Categories for Ballasts (HID Power Packs)

• Lamps (Bulbs)
• Light Reflectors
• Relays & Contactors
• Timers
• Plant Lighting Kits

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