What is this and is it useful as ballast for HP lamps?

[Stoner DIY]

This is what I have found cleaning up the place for my new box today. Does any one know what it is ( capacitor? ) and if it could be used as ballast for HP lamp? I know it's probably a stupid question, but.. money saved with salvaged junk is priceless..



Thank you!

 

[dadio161]

no , invest in a digital ballast.

 

[Stoner DIY]

no , invest in a digital ballast.

Thank you, I intend to grow with CFLs and T8s, and maybe add just one 70w HPS bulb with integrated igniter later on in flowering stage (small growing cab just 4 ft tall x 3.2 ft x 2.6 ft), maybe even small UVB just for test and wider light spectrum (sun has all that and more)..
This is just something that I've found, and I was wondering if it has any use for some kind of DIY lightning setup someday later on, but electricity and stuff is my weak side..

 

[cat of curiosity]

it's a cap and ignitor. you still need a ballast. a new ballast will come with cap and ignitor wired. if you're not afraid of a lil electricity, go raw.

http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/89504/PLUSRITE-7263.html

 

[cat of curiosity]

spammo!!!

 

[TheSnake]

Digital if the product has superb RF shielding, If not, go magnetic.