The Quantum Ballast is one of the most reliable and versatile ballasts on the market. It can be switched from 120v to 240v by simply changing power cords (separate cords included).

Also unique to the Quantum Ballast is the three phase dimming switch that allows you to run your lamp at 100%, 75%, and 50% power. In effect, you 1000w ballast can become 750w or 500w without having to switch the bulb. It also allows you to change the intensity depending on what stage your plants are in.

Our favorite part of the dimming aspect of Quantum is the control it gives you. It can help you with energy conservation and even controlling the temperature of your grow room. When the outside heat waves make indoor temperatures too hard to manage, the Quantum Ballast can be dimmed down thereby lowering the temperature around your plants.

The Quantum Ballast is air-cooled and runs 15% cooler than other digital ballasts on the market.

Instructions for Quantum Series Lighting

We welcome you to the latest in digital lighting technology. Quantum Series Lighting ballasts have been specially designed to perform in the extreme atmospheric conditions found in indoor gardening situations. Quantum Horticulture has gone through great lengths to ensure that this device complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules and regulations.

Quantum Series Lighting ballasts will strike both Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium lamps without having to flip switches or change wiring like a standard core and coil ballast, while also saving you a noticeable amount of power on your electric bill. Savings of up to 30% have been reported from our laboratory testing facilities compared to standard core and coil ballasts.

Your new ballast is the ONLY digital ballast on the market that is switchable from 120v to 240v by simply changing power cords (both 120v and 240V included). As with any electrical device, make sure that your ballast’s incoming power cords and outgoing lamp cords are never exposed directly to water. We want you and your garden to be safe. Always keep your cords neat and tidy to eliminate any possibility of accidentally tripping over them or catching them on protruding objects.

Also unique to your new ballast is the three phase dimming switch that allows you to run your lamp at 100%, 75%, and 50% power. This is useful in hardening off plants just being introduced to HID lighting, as well as letting you custom tailor your lighting requirements should you decide that a smaller footprint is needed. You can increase the power to your ballast as your garden grows and demands more light, as well you can save money by not using un-needed wattage.

The dimming switch is located on the front of your ballast just above the lamp cord. Always allow 30 seconds between the different output settings to allow your ballast to draw the proper amount of power and charge your bulb to the desired setting. Do not rapidly toggle the control back and forth as this may cause damage to your ballast and/or bulb.

If the ballast should go off for any reason, always allow the bulb to cool before re-striking it again. This allows the gases inside the bulb to cool and reignite. In the case that a power surge blows the fuse in your ballast, an extra fuse is included and is stored behind a small tab located underneath the power cord inlet. Be gentle when you open the tab as to not damage it. Make sure the ballast is unplugged before replacing or inspecting the fuse.

Our engineers have also programmed the ballast with an automatic time delay in case of power outage. This was built in for the safety of you, your garden, and your equipment. If a shut down should occur, the lamp will strike by the time the bulb has cooled. Do not turn the ballast on and off in a rapid manner this may cause damage to your ballast and/or bulb.

When striking your lamp, make sure all cord ends are firmly attached and a bulb is installed in your socket assembly correctly. Plug your ballast into your power source and give it a few seconds to gather power. As with any ballast, the bulb will take a few moments to reach its maximum output.

The Quantum Series ballast is covered by a full THREE YEAR WARRANTY under normal use. You can increase the life of your ballast by always making sure it is kept clean and out of extremely damp conditions. The oxidized powder coating on the housing can be cleaned with a dry cloth, and the sealed bearing cooling fan should be kept clean of dust and debris. It is advised to turn off your ballast before running a sulphur burner, so the internal circuitry is not exposed to corrosive elements. This will extend the life of your ballast.

It is imperative that you ALWAYS use a bulb centric to the wattage of your ballast. Doing otherwise may cause damage to your ballast and/or bulb. (i.e. 400w bulb/400w ballast, 600w bulb/600w ballast, 750w bulb/750w ballast, 1000w bulb/1000w ballast)

You will notice how much cooler your new ballast runs and how lightweight it is. The base of the unit gives you many options of how you would like to mount it. Make sure that the ballast is always off the floor, is always fastened securely, and the fan is always free from obstructions when you choose how you want to permanently place it.

You have many choices as to what products you use in your gardens; we thank you for choosing Quantum Horticulture.

Welcome to Quantum Horticulture…..You are about to experience perfection.
This device complies with section 18 of the FCC rules and regulations. This product may cause interference to radio equipment and should not be installed near maritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation or communication equipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz. Move your ballast should any interference occur.

* DO NOT attempt to open, rewire or reconfigure any of the components of the lighting system

The Quantum Series ballast is covered by full THREE YEAR WARRANTY under normal use.

Your new ballast can do the following:

• Run at 100%, 75% or 50% power
• Strike both Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium Bulbs
• Accepts 120v or 240v (Both cords included)
• Allows 50 Hertz to 60 Hertz
• Runs 15% cooler than other digital ballasts on the market
• Has a Power Factor of 99.9%
• The most stable output frequency of any ballast
• Higher lumen output than magnetic ballasts
• Light weight and care free
• Works on most gen-set units