Hi folks,
I've received a M1000MLTAC5M Metal Halide 1000W ballast. The picture of the label on the ballast and a spec sheet has been attached for reference.
My first question is can a mercury lamp be used with this ballast? If yes, does it have any short comings here? The person who gave it to me said this ballast has been used with MVL and MHL. Can I used this 1000W ballast with a 400W mercury lamps? Is it like that the lamp would draw only the required wattage from the ballast? Or is it like the ballast would pump 1000 Watts into the bulb and go boom!?
Also this ballast is for 60Hz. So, if I were to run it (240V/277V wiring) on a European 230V 50Hz supply will it damage the ballast or lamp? The european ballasts out there on eBay are like $60-80 and the shipping itself costs like $110. Not worth it. Though the bulbs are quite cheap.
Thanks in advance.
Link to the video running the ballast only and taking the open circuit readings.
Update: Sorry for making this late change. I have edited the question to reflect the new ballast that I've just received and I'm planning to install this outside my home.
I've received a M1000MLTAC5M Metal Halide 1000W ballast. The picture of the label on the ballast and a spec sheet has been attached for reference.
My first question is can a mercury lamp be used with this ballast? If yes, does it have any short comings here? The person who gave it to me said this ballast has been used with MVL and MHL. Can I used this 1000W ballast with a 400W mercury lamps? Is it like that the lamp would draw only the required wattage from the ballast? Or is it like the ballast would pump 1000 Watts into the bulb and go boom!?
Also this ballast is for 60Hz. So, if I were to run it (240V/277V wiring) on a European 230V 50Hz supply will it damage the ballast or lamp? The european ballasts out there on eBay are like $60-80 and the shipping itself costs like $110. Not worth it. Though the bulbs are quite cheap.
Thanks in advance.
Link to the video running the ballast only and taking the open circuit readings.
Update: Sorry for making this late change. I have edited the question to reflect the new ballast that I've just received and I'm planning to install this outside my home.
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