ballast voltage

[withoutaclue]

I have a 175w dual output electronic ballast (don't know the brand) Can someone give me a general idea how much output voltage I should be getting with 110v in. I'm asking because my bulbs won't light and I want to make sure it's the bulbs before I order new.
Thanks

 

[PaulErik]

Unfortunately electronic metal halide ballasts are difficult to troubleshoot. The best method for an end user is to use a known working lamp of the right type and wattage. If the lamp fails to light the ballast has failed.

Most electronic ballasts provide a very high pulse voltage which will damage most volt/multi meters. Meters should not be used to measure the ballast output of an electronic ballast. Some ballasts will even shut down if no lamp is detected for safety.

 

[withoutaclue]

Damn.......Ok well I've ordered new bulbs so I hope it is just coincidence that both burnt out at the same time. Thanks for your help.