250 watt HQI DE ballst

[golfish]

I had two Sunlight supply 250 watt ballast, I assume they were M80 ballast. I have only been using one for the last couple years. One of them died about a month ago and the other died a couple days ago, they were both 13+ years old.
I can't find anything to replace it other than the adjustable ballast that run different wattage and style bulbs. Is it better to get the ballast that runs 150-250 watts or 250-400 watts?

TIA

Fish

 

[Ccoffel81]

I would get the bigger one. It leaves room to upgrade later.


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[moondoggy4]

You can still buy Hamilton M80 ballast.

 

[golfish]

You can still buy Hamilton M80 ballast.

I can't seem to find them anywhere, please link away if you find one instock

 

[hkgar]

I have 3. PM sent

 

[on the spot]

I had two Sunlight supply 250 watt ballast, I assume they were M80 ballast. I have only been using one for the last couple years. One of them died about a month ago and the other died a couple days ago, they were both 13+ years old.
I can't find anything to replace it other than the adjustable ballast that run different wattage and style bulbs. Is it better to get the ballast that runs 150-250 watts or 250-400 watts?

TIA

Fish

I'd open them up and replace the likely faulty capacitor. at least confirm before scrapping the whole thing. inexpensive repair. a couple wires.

 

[golfish]

I'd open them up and replace the likely faulty capacitor. at least confirm before scrapping the whole thing. inexpensive repair. a couple wires.

Seeing how I wasn't able to find any, I opened it up last night. I didn't get any further that that. Thanks

Hey Gary, I'll let you know ...Thanks

 

[tkeracer619]

Here is the Hamilton m80 ballast.

This is the last source for these ballasts so I encourage anyone who wants them in the future to support Hamilton and get these instead of the electronic ballasts.

https://hamiltontechnology.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_108&product_id=180

 

[golfish]

Here is the Hamilton m80 ballast.

This is the last source for these ballasts so I encourage anyone who wants them in the future to support Hamilton and get these instead of the electronic ballasts.

https://hamiltontechnology.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_108&product_id=180

Been out of stock all week

 

[tkeracer619]

Been out of stock all week

Have you called them?

 

[golfish]

I'd open them up and replace the likely faulty capacitor. at least confirm before scrapping the whole thing. inexpensive repair. a couple wires.

I found a place in N.Y. (ebay) that had the capacitor. Its up a running like a champ. Thanks for the suggestion.