Just a question for the light experts here......

[mk3coupe]

So... I use digital ballasts. I usually use a splitter that turns my 1k ballast into 2 600 lights. i get great output and great results this way. My question is that "Nanolux" has a "Flip" ballast that you plug 2 lights into and it powers 1 for the 12 hours then turns it off and turns the other one on. Its a 1k ballast. The specs are below, my question is could you possibly use a splitter also on each one in theory have 4 lights working off the ballast, only 2 at any 1 time of course?

Nanolux Flip Series (120-240V) 1000W Ballast
FLIP SERIES
We’ve simplified the Flip technology by incorporating it into our Flip Series ballast. This technology allows the user to run two separate lights on an alternating 12/12 cycle. A 120V trigger cable is provided to switch between the two outputs. Nanolux also provides a Y cable to allow you to daisy chain the trigger cable between multiple units. Save space and money by consolidating two technologies in to one ballast. The Flip Series is not compatible with the NCCS. Like the Dual Series, the Flip Series has a patented 9-sided design that allows for quicker dissipation of heat without the advent of large, heavy heat sinks. Like all of our ballasts the Flip Series comes with Random Start technology. Random Start uses an algorithm that will start the ballast within a 0-15 second window. This allows for less initial power draw when using multiple ballasts. All Nanolux ballasts are FCC compliant – no more RFI problems. ETL listed meeting product safety standards.

• Diagnostic LED
  
  
• Dimmable lamp function: 100% – 75% – 50%
  
  
• Random Start technology
  
  
• Runs 110v, 120v, 207v, 208v, 220v, and 240v
  
  
• Strikes both MH and HPS bulbs
  
  
• Comprehensive short-circuit/circuit over-heat/lamp failure protection
  
  
• Can be used as a single (non-flip) ballast or used with dual lamps in flip mode
  
  
• 2 year warranty
  

Input Voltage: 120/240Vac (8.6A/4.3A)
Input Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Factor: >0.99
THD: <10%
Operating Temperature: -30c-50c/-22F-122F
Dimming: 50%/75%/100%
Ballast Size: (1000W) 402 x 132 x 87.4mm/ 15.8 x 5.2 x 3.44in
Fan Cooled Ballast
Circuit breaker with reset button

 

[bluntmassa1]

No!! The ballast is doing the flip it's not putting out 2,000w it's putting out 1,000w but flipping every 12 hours.

And 1 1,000 running 2 600's? The math just don't add up neither light will be putting out the full spectrum so you are doing yourself a disservice IMO of running 2 600w ballasts and how you got that rigged up can possibly be a fire hazard

 

[SnaFuu]

I say go for it



..and let us know..

 

[mk3coupe]

No!! The ballast is doing the flip it's not putting out 2,000w it's putting out 1,000w but flipping every 12 hours.

And 1 1,000 running 2 600's? The math just don't add up neither light will be putting out the full spectrum so you are doing yourself a disservice IMO of running 2 600w ballasts and how you got that rigged up can possibly be a fire hazard

No, I understand this. I understand that its only putting out 1k for the one light and then flips to the second light. What I am trying to find out is if you are able to split the 1k just like you are able to do to other ballast and run 2 600 watt lights.

 

[Skunk Baxter]

How close is the nearest fire station?

The problem is, 1000 divided by 2 is 500, not 600. So you're underpowering both of your 600s, and not getting the design output of the bulbs. You may not (maybe even probably not) get the proper spectrum of light. How much of an effect that would have on your plants, I don't know - but if you're like me, you'd always be wondering if you could have pulled a few more ounces if you'd run the 600s with 600 watt ballasts.

I'm not sure the ballast would even strike 2 600 watt bulbs in that sort of setup. But if it did, every time I left the house with the lights on I'd be wondering if it would still be there when I got home, or if it was burning down at that very moment. I think you might be trying to tweak something here that is best left untweaked.

 

[SnaFuu]

lol nothing's gonna catch fire

Who cares about his spectrum, im sure he knows that, and is sacrificing it for more light spread. Makes sense to me.

Thanks for the mental note that this actually works OP- never did get a straight answer on this. And i dont see why your flip ballast wouldnt work the same....

Guys be all like "you're meddlin' with forces not to be meddled with!"
lol

 

[bluntmassa1]

lol nothing's gonna catch fire

Who cares about his spectrum, im sure he knows that, and is sacrificing it for more light spread. Makes sense to me.

Thanks for the mental note that this actually works OP- never did get a straight answer on this. And i dont see why your flip ballast wouldnt work the same....

Guys be all like "you're meddlin' with forces not to be meddled with!"
lol

Honestly it just sounds completely retarded to me but this is the noob section so I don't give a fuck about people growing inferior product just less competition.

 

[Gregor Eisenhorn]

Shit man, seems scary. I honestly wouldn't do it, but I'm full of paranoia.

 

[since1991]

Dude....just get more ballasts and cut out the kid games....your gonna catch yer frikin house on fire trying to skimp around the workhorse of everybodys system....your ballasts. They are so cheap now. Ive seen that 1000 watt splitter at the grow shops. I wouldnt use one....hell no. Get a cheap digital foot candle meter. I bet they dont put out the lumens a normal 600 puts out. Do what you want. I get what your saying. The reason no one has an answer is cuz no one is trying some sketchy shit. Flip boxes are cool. 1000 watt splitters....not me.