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Well, according to the info on Champion's Website, this ballast should run the bulb, no problem.

BlueLine E-Ballast
Electronic Metal Halide Ballasts





What is an E-Ballast?
An E-Ballast is an electronic metal halide ballast that is available in 175, 250, and 400 watts. The E-Ballast is water resistant and completely sealed in an epoxy filled metal casing .

Why are we so ecstatic about these ballasts?
These ballasts have immediately fired up every mogul base bulb we could get our hands on. There is no flicker and no hum. All around, we did everything we could to get them to fail, but just could not do it.

Who makes the E-Ballast?
The E-Ballast is made by BlueLine and is distributed solely by Champion Lighting & Supply.

What makes an E-Ballast better than a conventional core & coil ballast?
Simple! Since the E-Ballast is an electronic ballast, it uses up to 25% less electricity by burning the bulb more effectively. Core & Coil ballasts waste a lot of electricity by turning it into heat energy. This in turn wastes a lot of electricity and heats up the area where the ballast is placed. E-Ballasts are cool to the touch. The 400W E-Ballast does run slightly warmer, but no where near that of a Core & Coil ballast.

How does the E-Ballast compare to other electronic MH ballasts?
The E-Ballast does not hum and there is no bulb flicker. It will run all mogul base bulbs of that wattage and does not need to be "tuned" to drive a particular bulb. It is the most versatile electronic metal halide ballast available. You can run all lamps from all manufacturers: 4300K, 5500K, 65000K, 10,000K, 14,000K, 20,000K. It does not limit your ability to change lamps.

What is included with an E-Ballast?
The E-Ballast comes with a three prong grounded plug and a 12ft harness with three coaxial disconnects.

What is the warranty on the E-Ballast?
The E-Ballast is warranted for 18 months from the date of purchase. Since the ballast is not repairable (because it is in an epoxy filled case), any defective ballast will be replaced with a new ballast.

What bulbs will the E-Ballast run?
Each ballast will run all mogul base or double ended HQI bulbs of that wattage that are currently on the market. You do not have to have these ballasts tuned to run a specific bulb. That means if you purchase a 250W E-Ballast, you can run any 250W mogul base or double ended HQI bulb on that ballast.
NOTE: We will not warranty any E-Ballast used with 12,000K Sunburst lamps. We don't not sell or recommend this lamp. We have tested this lamp and find it unstable. It will not light on a 400w or 250w E-Ballast. Our test have also shown this bulb to explode on a 175w E-Ballast. We have also had several customer complaints about this bulb.

I am planning to purchase a MH retrofit or hood, can I upgrade my system to an E-Ballast?
Yes, you can upgrade any CSL MH/actinic or MH/PC retrofit or hood we sell with an E-Ballast for an additional fee. Pricing for upgrades is posted next to the ballast pricing. To order a system, order your hood or retro, order your E-Ballast upgrade and then order your bulb upgrade.

I already have an existing MH ballast, what do I need to upgrade my existing system to an E-Ballast?
The E-Ballast can be easily installed to any existing system by cutting off the cord to the socket of the existing system and splicing it to the harness on the E-Ballast. You must purchase an E-Ballast at regular price to do this. The upgrade price is not for upgrading a system you already have.

Are the E-Ballast dimmable?
No, currently, there is no technology to properly dim a MH bulb without dramatically affecting the bulb life.

Is there a 220V E-Ballast?
No, the E-Ballast will run only run on 120V.




E-Ballast Specifications
175W Magnetic Ballast
175W E-Ballast
250W Magnetic Ballast
250W E-Ballast
400W Magnetic Ballast
400W E-Ballast

Dimensions 9.5" x 4" x 3" 9.5" x 4" x 3" 10.5" x 4" x 3"
Operating Temp. (F) 140
102
170
122
185
127

Power Factor
0.65
0.99
0.62
0.99
0.67
0.99

Input Voltage
120V
120V
120V
120V
120V
120V

Input Current
1.8 Amps
1.47 Amps
2.5 Amps
2.10 Amps
4.0 Amps
3.16 Amps

Watts 167 241 365
THD
31%
5%
33%
5%
33%
5%

Current Crest Factor
1.7
1.5
1.8
1.5
1.7
1.5









Wiring Diagram For E-Ballast