Is anyone using an ANSI M138 balladt to run AB 250W 10K MH??

[bgywrinkle]

It is my understanding the the correct ballast for the 250 watt 10K AB bulbs is An ANSI M80 ballast. I do not want to under run these bulbs But also don't want to spend $139ea for a bare Advance M80 Ballast.

I also believe that variious manufacturers of kits Are using M138 ballasts for 250W AB bulbs and HQI applications.

Can anyone directme to aa cheaper M80 other than Advance??

Regards,
Don

 

[serjuanca88]

you could try a core & coil ballast. you can find them at your local greybar, hellolights.com, and other places. Do a search for DIY metal halides. You will find something on the subject.

 

[SteveG.3]

This thread is a little old and I dont know if you have come up with a solution yet but I was just quoted $57 each for Universal (ANSI M80) ballasts from Granite City Electric supply, There should be a local one near you in Peabody