How does the performance of an electronic ballast compare to the other pulse start ballasts (CWA, reactor, reg. lag)?
A. According to the literature provided by Delta Power Supply (operating the 350 watt lamp), the standard electronic ballast has a total watts loss of 12 when operating the lamp at 340 watts. Current crest factor is 1.5 in the start phase and 1.45 in the run phase. According to Delta Power Supply, the lamp can be dimmed to 30%. However, Venture currently only guarantees a lamp to 50% dimming. This electronic ballast, with additional features like dimming, is approximately 3 times more expensive than other (magnetic) ballast types. Although Venture cannot verify any claims about performance data, this ballast is currently being tested for proper operation with Uni-Form® pulse start lamps.
