Magnetic ballasts according to growshops.fr, your online horticultural adviser.

Growshops.fr presents to you through its vast online catalog, a wide choice of magnetic ballasts, in its horticultural lamp department and the sub-category Transformer - ballast.

In general, in its electronic or ferromagnetic version, a ballast is a compact unit, transforming the electric current to feed, in the form of discharges, the bulb MH (Metal Halide) or HPS (High Pressure Sodium). In fact, a magnetic ballast is an electrical transformer, essential for installing a hPS flowering lamp kit or a mH growth lamp kit. In addition, magnetic ballasts are inevitably accompanied by reflectors (and Cool Tube), equipped with a socket E40. But also, power cables, often not included, are to be provided and checked, at the end of each culture, to ensure the proper functioning of the magnetic ballast. On growshops.fr, magnetic ballasts are available in multiple powers: 150W, 250W, 400W, 600W and 1000W.

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What do you need to know to choose and install a magnetic ballast, according to growshops.fr?

It is necessary to understand that the surface occupied by the growing room induces a light power corresponding to a calibrated horticultural lamp.
In other words, the larger the growing space, the more powerful the recommended HPS or MH lighting kit will be. And vice versa.

When installing a magnetic ballast, it is also necessary to know that the length of the electrical cable connecting the ballast to the socket has an impact on the light output.
The longer this electrical connection is, the more the light intensity displayed is depreciated, diminished.
Therefore, during this operation, the power cable magnetic ballast / reflector socket must be less than two meters long, to limit this loss of light.
On the other hand, the length of the cable between the magnetic ballast and the mains has no effect on the light output and can therefore be lengthened or shortened as required.

In addition, a magnetic ballast should be placed in an open area to release the heat it generates during operation and should be easily accessible for maintenance.
In order to cool it, theaddition of a small fan blowing directly on the magnetic ballast is even judicious for the longevity of the latter.

What are the recommendations for use and maintenance of magnetic ballasts, according to growshops.fr?

Taking into account their intensity and the heat they give off, magnetic ballasts require the use of a reflector (or a Cool Tube) adapted and provided with a socket E40. This same support of lamp HPS or MH, fed by a magnetic ballast, is also selected according to the shape and thesize of the growing room. Because of the electrical surge generated by a magnetic ballast during its operation, quality timers and reliable programmers are available in mechanical or electronic models (accessories for horticultural lighting) and manufactured by internationally renowned brands such as Davin, SuperPlant, Otio, Brennenstuhl, ... Indeed, these clocks allow a precis and beneficial monitoring of the photoperiod which is essential for the success of an indoor culture. In order for indoor growing to be a safe and exciting experience, magnetic ballasts, like all other electrical connections, need to be professionally installed in accordance with current standards. In the same way, an electrical maintenance is regularly considered, concerning the power supply cables of the magnetic ballast and the E40 socket, in order to avoid any accidental electric arc (causes of fire).

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