What model of ballast it uses? Is it dimmable?
1569432
it has a built in ballast. I would think it is dimmable (if you wire it with a dimmable switch) but i dont think i would. It does not put out much light anyway. It has very small halogen bulbs. This light fixture does look nice installed but it is a royal pain on the butt to put together. everything bolts together in that little chrome bulb with about 3 inch diameter clearance to work with
1569433
I don't know really know what kind of a ballast it needs but it is a beautiful fixture which does not require a dimmable because the light is not very strong and bright.
1246236
I am not sure. You should be able to get the Manufacture number off the ballast in there now.
61503
Yes, it is dimmable - but limited (not to very low brightness as the common light bulbs). I don't know what it does on the long run if it would break - I only tried it a short time (5 Minutes)
1635271
This is a dimmer. You must have dimmable fluorescent bulbs to use this controller.
1724891
Yup! I've used both digital and analog ballasts and the bulbs don't really matter much. If your current ballasts work with your set up (as in plays nice with sensors/daytime/auto-on modes) and the wattage matches; this should be a plug and play installation. There's plenty of places on google that can help you out if you get stuck. Best of luck!
261865
The different watt setting are kind of a non-feature although many ballasts have this feature. Many people use the lower settings to lower the heat output, but if you are just starting out, pay a little more money and get a decent unit. If you buy a Quantum, it will fail, and depending on how you are using it, it can cost you a lot of money.
1474630
No sir. It will blow the bulb. The smallest bulb you can use is a 400watt. The ballast is dimmable. It does 100%, 75%, and 50% power. 50% of 600 is 300. I have used a 400watt with it and it did fine. Good luck, great grows.
1378373
No it's not dimmable! Apparently... I've burned through 2 of these over just a few months. I suspect it's because I had them at dimmed. The description says they aren't dimmable, and that seems to be the case.
156057
I just went and checked and it is not dimmable (or at least mine's not!). LOVE this lamp, tho, aesthetically.
1415336
the reason for the ballast is to convert DC into AC. So if you're replacing one, as long as it's for a 35w hid bulb, it'll work perfectly.
1378370
I am not sure what an X10 is. I use this bulb on my front porch. I do not think it is dimmable. Hope you can find what you are looking for.
876053
No ballasts. These are straightly D2R replacement bulbs. If you plan to convert from existing setup this is not for you.
1451228
No does not need a ballast , cannot compare but this is a great product with a great price totally recommend it :)
869232
I ask my husband. He said there is no electronic ballast. He would know since he is and electrician.
1599627
600 watt is magnificent with a dimmable ballast you can cover such a wide range of everything. This is definitely not a hardwired ballast
547825
It has to be dimmable but any bulb will do. Incandescent or fluorescent dimmable. You COULD use a non dimmable fluorescent, but if you accidentally dimmed it, it would be fried.
820599
Yes, this is an LED Light fixture - no need for a ballast. The original were a small flourescent tube hence the ballast. It is actually a nice replacement - very bright. Good day.