Lumatek Ballasts

[brian313313]

I'm thinking of buying some Lumatek adjustable ballasts in case I want to upgrade later. Can the reflectors take multiple wattage bulbs or would I need to buy new reflectors to use the higher wattage?

Thanks!

 

[cbj25]

some reflectors are adjustable some are not. I know my lumatek ballast adjusts between 150 and 250w and my pendant is 150/175/250 compatible.

 

[brian313313]

What pendant do you have? Do you recommend the setup?

 

[cbj25]

i love it, i have a lumen max 2 pendant. I have had no problems at all with this combo, throw a pheonix 14k in and you should be happy!

 

[skriz]

Get the Galaxy ballasts instead; should be about the same price. They're backed by Sunlight Supply: great American manufacturer.

 

[cbj25]

Skriz;735358 wrote: Get the Galaxy ballasts instead; should be about the same price. They're backed by Sunlight Supply: great American manufacturer.

+1 just double checked and have Galexy ballast :doh: it is sweet... . F-Yea AMERICA

 

[skriz]

cbj25;735388 wrote: +1 just double checked and have Galexy ballast :doh: it is sweet... . F-Yea AMERICA

Haha, yeah! If you're using the lumenmac reflectors, they'll connect directly to the galaxy ballasts: no splicing! America rules!

 

[brian313313]

Thanks for the input everyone. I liked the Lumatek adjustable wattage but I have heard they don't last long. I saw a good deal on the Lumatek ballasts on EBay but I'm going to pass.

 

[skriz]

brian313313;735649 wrote: Thanks for the input everyone. I liked the Lumatek adjustable wattage but I have heard they don't last long. I saw a good deal on the Lumatek ballasts on EBay but I'm going to pass.

Galaxy select-a-watt gives you the same flexibility, but better service and life.