All testing was conducted using a SON-T 400w lamp and a Digital light meter distanced 1m from the lamp with an open ended shade (Ablite Reflex). KW/h was costed at an average electricity price of 18.7c per KW/h.
Digital Ballast with Super Lumen Switch OFF
Startup Amps 1.2-1.4 (2mins)
Running Amps 1.75
Running wattage 422w
Lumen Output 1,400 Lumens at 1m from lamp after 2mins
Cost/hr @ 18.7c per KW/h = 7c per hour to run
Digital Ballast with Super Lumen Switch ON (Recommended for HPS lamps only)
Startup Amps 1.4-1.7 (2mins)
Running Amps 1.9
Running Wattage 467w
Lumen Output 1,570 Lumens at 1m from lamp after 2mins
Cost/hr @18.7c per KW/h = 8c per hour to run
Normal Core and Coil 400w Ballast of a popular Australian 400w Ballast
Start up Amps 2.5
Running Amps 1.95 (after 20mins)
Running Wattage 430w
Lumen Output 1,320 Lumens at 1m from lamp after 20mins
Cost per hr @18.7c per KW/h = 8c per hour to run
*All figures may vary slightly depending on power voltage at different times and locations most voltage will range between 240-250v which affects power consumption.
All testing was conducted using a SON-T 600w lamp and a Digital light meter distanced 1m from the lamp with an open ended shade (Ablite Reflex). KW/h was costed at an average electricity price of 18.7c per KW/h.
Startup Amps 1.8
Running Amps 2.5 - 2.75 after 5 mins of operation
Running wattage 620 - 630w
Lumen Output 2,700 Lumens at 1m from lamp
Cost/hr @ 18.7c per KW/h = 8.1c per hour to run
Startup Amps 2.0
Running Amps 2.75
Running Wattage 660 - 670w
Lumen Output 3,000 Lumens at 1m from lamp
Cost/hr @18.7c per KW/h = 11c per hour to run
Normal Core and Coil 600w Ballast of a popular Australian 600w Ballast
Start up Amps 4.9
Running Amps 3.3
Running Wattage 708 - 750w
Lumen Output 2,600 Lumens at 1m from lamp
Cost per hr @18.7c per KW/h = 12.5c per hour to run
