input needed. VHO testing...

[DJ88]

Ok,

It is starting very soon. Before hand I want to ask for any ideas on what I should test for and post online about the VHO testing I will be doing. Here is what I was going to do so far.

Power(watts) consumed by ballast.
Power(watts) consumed by lamps.
Temp of lamps.
Temp of ballast.
Lumens of lamps.
Hours run.
Model of ballast.
Lamps will be URI aquasun 10,000K.

Each ballast will be tested for one month. Starting with the 660 I am buying tomorrow.

I am building a frame for my light meter so that I measure the lumens at the same distance each time.

Any input is appreciated.

Ballasts being tested are the following;

Icecap 430 & 660
Fulham workhorse
PFO VHO
Tar VHO
possibly a lampsnow VHO(not sure yet) expensive to order from the states to just test and then try to sell afterwards.

[ 19 February 2002: Message edited by: DJ88 ]</p>