lumatek 250w ballast connection help

[d0ughb0y]

I don't see a lumatek forum here, so I figured this is the right place to ask.

I currently have a pendant with PFO connector, and plan to buy a lumatek 250w e-ballast. Do I need to buy a lamp cord that will plug in to the ballast? I don't see one in marinedepot. (unlike for the galaxy ballast, I do see they sell the lamp cord). I do see a lumatek lamp cord for 400w/120v, which I suppose will work, but just want to confirm.

any help appreciated.
thanks

 

[d0ughb0y]

hmm, the reviews for the lumatek 250w ballast do mention the lamp cord is included, but I don't see it mentioned in the product description.

 

[tygger]

My lumateks came with lamp cords. Plug-n-play.

 

[Rysam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15648430#post15648430 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tygger
My lumateks came with lamp cords. Plug-n-play.

all 3 of mine came ready to rock too. i did need to add disconnects but thats more preference than necessity. they have worked flawlessly for nearly 2 years now.

 

[d0ughb0y]

thanks for the replies.

I realized that after re-reading the description in marine depot and it did say it is included

RF Shielded Output Cord
The Lumatek ballast comes with an attached 15ft. RF shielded output cord. Competing brands of digital ballasts which do not employ shielded cords can seriously disrupt radio and satellite TV signals for up to 50 yards. This interference may also disrupt the operation of pH equipment. The Lumatek ballast, if properly connected, will have minimal RF interference at less than 5 ft. and will not interfere with pH equipment. In order to ensure maximum RF shielding, the output cord must be wired directly to the socket. If the ballast is connected to an existing unshielded wire, it will cause radio and satellite television interference. Both ground wires should be grounded to the socket set for maximum RF interference suppression. If it is necessary to extend the output cord further than the 15ft. supplied, the customer should purchase RF shielded wire to lengthen the output cord.