IceCap 430 Information Page |
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Ice Cap Ballasts are the coolest ballasts available using 40% less electricity and burning 40% brighter. Their unique circuitry prevents premature lamp burn out and fading associated with VHO lamps. You can run VHO, HO, and STD lamps in any combination.
Icecap 430is a versatile and powerful ballast.
Specific features include:
A Model 430 can operate up to 12 lamp feet with a total of 324 rated lamp watts. Individual lamps can be 2 through 6 feet each. This corresponds to 10 different lamp configurations.
Maximum light output with VHO and HO lamps.
Cold temperature starts to -40¡ Celsius.
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| Type |
# of Lamps |
Total Lamp Length |
Configurations |
Max Wattage |
| T12 VHO and HO |
2 |
12 FT Max. |
2 x 6, 5, 4, 3, or 2 Ft. |
324W |
| T12 VHO and HO |
3 |
12 FT Max. |
3 x 4, 3, or 2 Ft. |
255W |
| T12 VHO and HO |
4 |
8 FT Max. |
4 x 2 Ft. |
220W |
| Ballast Type |
Line Volts |
Voltage Fluctuation |
Input Watts |
Line Amps |
| SERIES |
120 |
+/- 10% |
Lamp Dependent |
3.4 Max |
- Maximum light output with VHO and HO lamps
- Cold temperature starts up -40 degrees Celsius
- Sound Rating - A
- Ballast Weight - 1.65 lbs
- Housing Dimensions 11-1/4" x 3-7/8" x 1-3/4"
Manufacturer Warranty: 3-year limited warranty from date of purchase.
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2 Fluorescent Lampwiring:

2 Power Compact Lamp wiring:

2 Power Compact Lamps wiring (with CSL Lamp Socket):

3 Fluorescent Lamp wiring:

3 Power Compact Lamp wiring:

3 Power Compact Lamp wiring (with CSL Lamp Socket):

4 Fluorescent Lamp wiring:

4 Power Compact Lamp wiring:

4 Power Compact Lamp wiring (with CSL Lamp Socket):
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| With an IceCap Model 430 Electronic Ballast, you can use power compacts or mix and match different wattages. Below are some possible combinations. VHO lamps can also be mixed with power compacts (one 4ft. linear lamp equals one 96 Watt power compact or two 55 Watt power compacts). |
| 55 Watt Bulbs |
96 Watt Bulbs |
| 4 |
0 |
| 3 |
0 |
| 2 |
0 |
| 0 |
2 |
| 2 |
1 |
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