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SG Lite Ballast, 1000W Convertible

SKU: SGO100C  

Suggested Retail:  $139.95
2 Year

Get more ballast for your buck with the SG Lite, which is light on price but heavy on features. Experience the power of a ballast straight out of Hydrofarm’s value line. This ballast is built to last with a patented design that allows electrical contact to happen only when a seal is achieved. The SG Lite ballast offers a compact design, to save space in the grow room, and a water-resistant seal to protect against misting and sprays. All SG Lite ballasts also feature the patented Lock & Seal plug system, with recessed contacts to ensure safety during plug-in; a unique, circular prong pattern for secure electrical contact; and a collar that protects against accidental electrical contact. Choose an SG Lite ballast for its 120V/240V capability (power cord included) or for peace of mind – the SG Lite has been CSA certified.

Patented Lock & Seal Plug System

The unique pin configuration and the recessed receptacle design offer convenience, safety, and a water-resistant seal. This patented design allows electrical contact to happen only when a seal is achieved, guaranteeing the user's safety and preventing premature ballast failure that can occur in other brands due to inferior plug designs.

Features

  • Compact design
  • 120V/240V capable
  • Low cost
  • CSA certified
  • 2-year warranty
  • Power cord included

Weight: 31.9 lbs.
Package Dimensions: 16.9L x 5.9W x 7.1H
Units/pallet: 80
Rated Wattage: 1000
Voltage: 120/240
Convertible: Yes
Rated Amperage: 9.5
ANSI: S52/M47
Wire Gauge (AWG): 14
Warranty: 2 Year
Q: Will my dual voltage 120/240V ballast operate on 208V or 277V?
A: Our Xtrasun and SG Lite magnetic ballasts currently only have 120V & 240V capability. Our Powerhouse ballasts are wired for 120V and 240V, but have the capability to be rewired to 208V or 277V. If you already have a Hydrofarm ballast, consult a certified electrician to rewire this for you. For warranty coverage, ballasts with these voltages will need to be special ordered.
Q: Are my ballasts Generator-Ready?
A: All of the ballasts we sell are generator-ready. Generator ready ballasts include: Xtrasun ballasts, Phantom ballasts, Nano ballasts, and Super Grow ballasts
Q: I have a 1000W ballast, can I use a 400W or 600W bulb in it?
A: As a general rule, ballasts can only be used with bulbs that are of the same wattage rating. A 1000W ballast can only be used with a 1000W bulb, a 400W with a 400W, etc.
Q: Can an HPS ballast be used to power a metal halide bulb?
A: This is never recommended, the ballast and bulb type (wattage and HID bulb type) must match. Convertible ballasts, however, can be switched between MH and HPS modes. There is also the option of using a conversion bulb. This is a bulb that is designed to produce a MH spectrum on a HPS ballasts, or vice versa. Phantom digital ballasts can ignite HPS or MH bulbs, except for the 750W model, which is meant only for HPS.

Overview

Get more ballast for your buck with the SG Lite, which is light on price but heavy on features. Experience the power of a ballast straight out of Hydrofarm’s value line. This ballast is built to last with a patented design that allows electrical contact to happen only when a seal is achieved. The SG Lite ballast offers a compact design, to save space in the grow room, and a water-resistant seal to protect against misting and sprays. All SG Lite ballasts also feature the patented Lock & Seal plug system, with recessed contacts to ensure safety during plug-in; a unique, circular prong pattern for secure electrical contact; and a collar that protects against accidental electrical contact. Choose an SG Lite ballast for its 120V/240V capability (power cord included) or for peace of mind – the SG Lite has been CSA certified.

Patented Lock & Seal Plug System

The unique pin configuration and the recessed receptacle design offer convenience, safety, and a water-resistant seal. This patented design allows electrical contact to happen only when a seal is achieved, guaranteeing the user's safety and preventing premature ballast failure that can occur in other brands due to inferior plug designs.

Features

  • Compact design
  • 120V/240V capable
  • Low cost
  • CSA certified
  • 2-year warranty
  • Power cord included

Specifications

Weight: 31.9 lbs.
Package Dimensions: 16.9L x 5.9W x 7.1H
Units/pallet: 80
Rated Wattage:1000
Voltage:120/240
Convertible:Yes
Rated Amperage:9.5
ANSI:S52/M47
Wire Gauge (AWG):14
Warranty:2 Year

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FAQs

Q: Will my dual voltage 120/240V ballast operate on 208V or 277V?
A: Our Xtrasun and SG Lite magnetic ballasts currently only have 120V & 240V capability. Our Powerhouse ballasts are wired for 120V and 240V, but have the capability to be rewired to 208V or 277V. If you already have a Hydrofarm ballast, consult a certified electrician to rewire this for you. For warranty coverage, ballasts with these voltages will need to be special ordered.
Q: Are my ballasts Generator-Ready?
A: All of the ballasts we sell are generator-ready. Generator ready ballasts include: Xtrasun ballasts, Phantom ballasts, Nano ballasts, and Super Grow ballasts
Q: I have a 1000W ballast, can I use a 400W or 600W bulb in it?
A: As a general rule, ballasts can only be used with bulbs that are of the same wattage rating. A 1000W ballast can only be used with a 1000W bulb, a 400W with a 400W, etc.
Q: Can an HPS ballast be used to power a metal halide bulb?
A: This is never recommended, the ballast and bulb type (wattage and HID bulb type) must match. Convertible ballasts, however, can be switched between MH and HPS modes. There is also the option of using a conversion bulb. This is a bulb that is designed to produce a MH spectrum on a HPS ballasts, or vice versa. Phantom digital ballasts can ignite HPS or MH bulbs, except for the 750W model, which is meant only for HPS.
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