Dimmable T5 Ballasts important announcement
 

Some important news for all you dimmable T5 ballast fans!

GHL have just released their AC dimming power bar which we get into stock for dealers this week

What this unit does is vary the AC output of the plug sockets on the new dedicated power bar. When used in conjunction with a certain type of special but readily available ballast you have the most easiest and affordable method of dimming T5HO lamps. This will not work on standard ballasts or MH ballasts.

Now before you all jump off your sofas and rush out to buy ProfiLux if you have not already got one, we need to test this first

At present GHL have tested a 39w ballast we sent them under stepped down 110 voltage, but we need to test this live over in canada. We have imported the dimming strips and the specially required fast strike T5 end caps and will get on with full product testing this coming 14 days.

If successful we will be able to provide dimmable ballasts for the first time ever in all useful wattages not just 54w.

Please watch this space for news!

Note - ONLY OUR dealer list will carry the ballasts!!

very cool.
Moving forward good to see.
Can't wait to carry some
Kevin

Taking Guinea Pig Volunteers?

are your prices just like this for the 54 watt version?
http://www.1000bulbs.com/Dimmable-T5-Ballast/

As these prices are in USD I would more than happily market them at that if you wish :)

the other point is that they are not the correct ballasts for this type of dimming.

All will be revealed :mrgreen:

Have my dimmable bar on the way, what firmware do I need?

Hi

if you ordered it from a stock holding dealer they would of received it yesterday.

No F/w update required works on a 1-10V port :)

1-10v? It doesn't connect like the other power bars into the L-Ports? This throws a wrench into things

I'd love to get my hands on a ballast that will run 24W bulbs with this feature...

Ditto

Hi

The unit runs on 1-10V. As the DC voltage increases so does the AC output, so the unit has to be set to 1.5V as a base line to stop lamp flicker and then you can adjust from there

On the 54w ballasts we found the best curve was 0-50% after that you only gain 10% BUT you have heaps to play with in this 50%.

As for ballasts you can have 24w 39w 54w and 80w all in 110V

So if you want dimmable lighting in all wattages but do not have a Profilux..... Time to get one :)

The Profilux light II controller will also control these power bars and ballasts!!!!

Where to get the ballasts - Do a search for Philips advance mark 10 also Sylvania do them.

We have one dealer with them in stock for now if you email me i will give you the details.

Do these ballasts use a 0-10V control input or just vary the 110v mains to dim the light?

Hiya

They work by varying the AC input voltage.

The data cable of the power bar plugs into a 1-10V line on the back of the profilux and the ballast AC plugs into the power bar.

WARNING - DO NOT plug the "Dimmable" power bar into an "S" socket on the ProfiLux, seriously - Don't :(

The beauty of these ballasts is

1. Far less wiring
2. Available in all wattages in 110V