magnetic vs. electronic MH ballast

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by skennelly, Jan 26, 2005.

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  1. skennelly

    skennelly Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What's the truth about the difference between the 2. I've read that the magnetic ballast puts out a hum and the electronic ballast is quiet and more effecient. For the difference in price is it really worth getting the electronic ballast.

    Sean
     
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  2. reef_novice

    reef_novice Astrea Snail

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    For my part I have mwgnetic and with the noise of the aquarium and the fans to cool off the top it's noise free ;D

    Yves
     
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  3. Midnight_Madman

    Midnight_Madman Montipora Digitata

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    I just bought a Dual 175 from cool touch lighting, and the hum is not that bad at all. Not even as loud as my mag 7 humming on the bottom of my sump. I heard the magnetics also push out more light through the bulbs.
     
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  4. reef_novice

    reef_novice Astrea Snail

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    I fix my mag7 noise by tilting my mag7 on the side... It's no longer flush at the bottom of my fudge...


    Yves
     
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