metal halide identifcation

[thegoatc]

does anyone know what model number hqi type ballast for a 400w ballast. i know that standard megnetic ballast is m59 just was trying to figure out what the hqi ballast is labled as
eric

 

[aquarookie]

Hmmm... I don't have a clue, but you could try calling Marine Depot customer service, or call PFO who manufactures lighting...

 

[hooked82]

I'm not positive, but do 400w MH come in HQI? Probably do but I'm more of a 250w guy. Here's some stuff I found online

ANSI Codes - HQI
Watts ANSI Code
70 M85
150 M81
250 M80

ANSI Codes - Probe
Watts ANSI Code
175 M57
250 M58
400 M59
1000 M47

ANSI Codes - Pulse
Watts ANSI Code
175 M137
250 M138
400 M135
1000 M141

Got the info from http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.com/metal-halide-ansi
Not sure how reliable or useful it is for you, HTH.

 

[hooked82]

400watt:
Probe start: ANSI: M59, core, capacitor
Pulse start: ANSI: M135, core, capacitor, ignitor
HQI: ANSI: SON AGRO, core, capacitor, ignitor (this is actually a 430w HPS ballast used primarily in hydroponics)
EYE: ANSI: H33, core, capacitor, actually a mercury vapor ballast
Electronic: ANSI: none, metal box with wires

Googled and found on a RC thread

 

[Meche]

Yes, they are ANSI codes not model numbers... using that term might help you in your search.

Electronic: ANSI: none, metal box with wires

:lol:

 

[hooked82]

Hey I never said that I agreed with the list, lol