Vertex Metal Halide/ HQI Electronic Ballast

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Can't beat for price by RYAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/30/2009 from COLBERT, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought this as a replacement for a higher-end unit that recently went out, and I think this one may actually put out better light than the more expensive one I had. Works perfect after 1 week, the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is the short amount of time that's it's been in use for me. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great ballast by LG

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/8/2009 from SEMINOLE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: The ballast is very similar in size to the Icecap. I found this ballast to come with a plug attachment that you can splice on your existing wire if you have one. Very nice. The only problem with this is that it takes some patience to put the wires into the plug configuration. Make sure you have thin enough wire so that it attaches easy to the screws. Other than that, it starts up just as quick as my icecap. The plug attachment is the nicest thing. Makes for a clean installation and no wires to contend with. Very happy with it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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WOW! by JOHN O

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/25/2009 from TULSA, OK UNITED STATES

Comments: Good stuff. I bought 2 175s to replace 2 old tar ballasts. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I'm replacing the other two ballasts today. Can't comment on these vs icecap, except to say that they look to be substantially the same and this one has a better power factor. The only gripes I have are: 1. No individual on/off switched at the ballast. 2. The plug and socket for the output side that came with the unit were pretty iffy. It was nice that it came with both so that I could retrofit my old light, but I am probably going to replace it with a better quality fixture anyway. The lugs don't allow a really secure electrical connection to bare wire and the jacket is too small to let me use spade or loop ends. What can I say, I am very picky about electrical wiring, especially around salt water. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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