[Q] IceCap Energy Efficiency???

[veng68]

Just wondering........ On Champions website they say this about IceCap VHO E-ballasts:

"Energy Efficient
440 watts of light consumes 260 watts of electricity.
320 watts of light consumes 190 watts of electricity."

That's a 40% savings in energy consumption. Is this true??? Has anyone ever tested for this? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Cheers,
Veng68

[ASH]

From IceCap:
As I just responded in a Model 430 application question, using two six-foot lamps on a Model 430 is your highest output application on that ballast and most efficient use of energy (light output per watt). The 320 # is the assumed draw of wattage from each 6-foot VHO. A Model 430 will run both lamps with about 200 watts of power and still achieve excellent output (and lamp life). A model 660 on the same application would consume 240 watts and produce 20% more light.
The 440 # is for 4 X 4-foot VHO's and is close, but my recollection is 285 watts consumed. I'll check it and note it later today.
Andy

[dendronepthya]

Can you please explain how this is possible. I don't understand how an application requiring 440W of power can be done with 260-280W electricity. Considering Icecap's theory of overdriving VHO bulbs, I think it sounds strange to be able to pump more power into a bulb using less wattage than that listed for the bulb.

[Clyde]

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Originally posted by dendronepthya
Can you please explain how this is possible.