veni vidi vici
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Is this correct? 250w 20k SE XM has higher par than 15k SE XM,
running on a M58 ballast?????
running on a M58 ballast?????
XM bulbs
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mscarpena
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I am not 100% sure, but generally 20K have the lowest output because they are the bluest. Also an M58 ballast will run just about any MH ballat out there so if you are looking for better PAR values switch to a double ended you M58 ballast will run a DE bulb. DE bulbs are much brighter in my experience. Hope this helps.
wangotango
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Check out Sanjay's site.
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spiderwoman
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Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2559526
Is this correct? 250w 20k SE XM has higher par than 15k SE XM,
running on a M58 ballast?????
Without checking Sanjay's site, I'd say that's pretty unlike, but I could be wrong
http:///forum/post/2559526
Is this correct? 250w 20k SE XM has higher par than 15k SE XM,
running on a M58 ballast?????
Without checking Sanjay's site, I'd say that's pretty unlike, but I could be wrong
veni vidi vici
Active Member
I guess its true.
Lamp Name =XM 250W 20000K SE 1
Ballast Name = Magnetek 250W (M58)
Shield = N
PPFD = 73
CCT = 0
Power = 319
Volts = 123
Amps = 2.87
Efficiency = 0.2288
[hr]
Lamp Name = XM 250W 15000K SE 1
Ballast Name = Magnetek 250W (M58)
Shield = N
PPFD = 55
CCT = 0
Power = 295
Volts =122
Amps = 2.82
Efficiency = 0.1888
plot
Lamp Name =XM 250W 20000K SE 1
Ballast Name = Magnetek 250W (M58)
Shield = N
PPFD = 73
CCT = 0
Power = 319
Volts = 123
Amps = 2.87
Efficiency = 0.2288
[hr]
Lamp Name = XM 250W 15000K SE 1
Ballast Name = Magnetek 250W (M58)
Shield = N
PPFD = 55
CCT = 0
Power = 295
Volts =122
Amps = 2.82
Efficiency = 0.1888
plot
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by mscarpena
http:///forum/post/2559745
I am not 100% sure, but generally 20K have the lowest output because they are the bluest. Also an M58 ballast will run just about any MH ballat out there so if you are looking for better PAR values switch to a double ended you M58 ballast will run a DE bulb. DE bulbs are much brighter in my experience. Hope this helps.
M58 Ballast are very limited compared to Electronic.
http:///forum/post/2559745
I am not 100% sure, but generally 20K have the lowest output because they are the bluest. Also an M58 ballast will run just about any MH ballat out there so if you are looking for better PAR values switch to a double ended you M58 ballast will run a DE bulb. DE bulbs are much brighter in my experience. Hope this helps.
M58 Ballast are very limited compared to Electronic.
acrylic51
Active Member
Originally Posted by Jmick
http:///forum/post/2559818
XM is the exception to the rule, their 20k bulbs have a higher par rating.
Yep.....the XM 15K's are rather low!!!!!
http:///forum/post/2559818
XM is the exception to the rule, their 20k bulbs have a higher par rating.
acrylic51
Active Member
Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2559825
M58 Ballast are very limited compared to Electronic.
The XM's are driven best on a magnetic ballasts......there's another site that does another very good comparison on bulb ballast combinations....I'd referred to this site long ago in a discussion on XM bulbs.......You should see the 10k XM's on a magnetic ballast.....An electronic ballast doesn't come close.
http:///forum/post/2559825
M58 Ballast are very limited compared to Electronic.
The XM's are driven best on a magnetic ballasts......there's another site that does another very good comparison on bulb ballast combinations....I'd referred to this site long ago in a discussion on XM bulbs.......You should see the 10k XM's on a magnetic ballast.....An electronic ballast doesn't come close.