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Powerhouse 400W 120/240v Convertible (HPS/MH) Ballast
SKU: PH57372
| Suggested Retail: | $300.00 |
Use halide for growing and sodium for flowering, all in the same system! Hydrofarm's Powerhouse convertible ballasts feature engineered transformers made to the exacting American National Standards Institute specifications. They are designed to drive either halide or sodium bulbs properly with separate wire leads. They are marked according to UL standards for use with either bulb. We pair this engineered unit with our heavy duty multi-pole switch for the ultimate in safety and reliability - the convertibles you can count on!
Features
- Transformers engineered to the exacting American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications
- Designed to drive either halide or sodium bulbs properly with separate wire leads
- 8 year warranty on ballast electrical components
Ballast Size: 11.5" (13.5" w/handle) x 7.5" x 8.5"
| Weight: | 33.0 lbs. |
| Package Dimensions: | 22.4L x 10.5W x 10.6H |
| Units/pallet: | 36 |
| Rated Wattage: | 400 |
| Voltage: | 120/240 |
| Convertible: | Yes |
| Rated Amperage: | 3.8 |
| ANSI: | S51/M59 |
| Wire Gauge (AWG): | 16/3 |
| Warranty: | 8 Year |
| Q: | Will my dual voltage 120/240v ballast operate on 208v? |
| A: | Some of our magnetic ballasts have a 208v lead coming out of the transformer located inside the ballast housing. The Xtrasun magnetic ballasts currently do not have extra voltages, only 120/240V. You may have the Powerhouse magnetic ballasts specially ordered to operate at 208v instead of 240v, or if you already have a Hydrofarm ballast, consult a certified electrician to rewire this for you. |
| Q: | Are my ballasts Generator-Ready? |
| A: | All of the ballasts we sell are generator-ready, except for the UltraGrow E-ballasts. They are not recommended for use with a generator. Generator Ready ballasts include: Xtrasun Ballasts, Phantom Ballasts, Nano Ballasts 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
Use halide for growing and sodium for flowering, all in the same system! Hydrofarm's Powerhouse convertible ballasts feature engineered transformers made to the exacting American National Standards Institute specifications. They are designed to drive either halide or sodium bulbs properly with separate wire leads. They are marked according to UL standards for use with either bulb. We pair this engineered unit with our heavy duty multi-pole switch for the ultimate in safety and reliability - the convertibles you can count on!
Features
- Transformers engineered to the exacting American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications
- Designed to drive either halide or sodium bulbs properly with separate wire leads
- 8 year warranty on ballast electrical components
Ballast Size: 11.5" (13.5" w/handle) x 7.5" x 8.5"
Specifications
| Weight: | 33.0 lbs. |
| Package Dimensions: | 22.4L x 10.5W x 10.6H |
| Units/pallet: | 36 |
| Rated Wattage: | 400 |
| Voltage: | 120/240 |
| Convertible: | Yes |
| Rated Amperage: | 3.8 |
| ANSI: | S51/M59 |
| Wire Gauge (AWG): | 16/3 |
| Warranty: | 8 Year |
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Additional Info
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Ballast Instructions - English | 1193K |
FAQs
| Q: | Will my dual voltage 120/240v ballast operate on 208v? |
| A: | Some of our magnetic ballasts have a 208v lead coming out of the transformer located inside the ballast housing. The Xtrasun magnetic ballasts currently do not have extra voltages, only 120/240V. You may have the Powerhouse magnetic ballasts specially ordered to operate at 208v instead of 240v, or if you already have a Hydrofarm ballast, consult a certified electrician to rewire this for you. |
| Q: | Are my ballasts Generator-Ready? |
| A: | All of the ballasts we sell are generator-ready, except for the UltraGrow E-ballasts. They are not recommended for use with a generator. Generator Ready ballasts include: Xtrasun Ballasts, Phantom Ballasts, Nano Ballasts 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. |
