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Advance 150 W HID ballast kit in metal enclosure

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Advance 71A8172-001D 150 W HID Ballast Kit

SKU CH-YMFE-JK5J4

Magnetic HID ballast kit runs one 150 W high-pressure sodium lamp on 120/277 V AC with pulse start and -40 °F minimum starting temperature

  • typeBallasts
  • Pulse start fires sodium lamp reliably
  • ANSI S55 code matches replacement requirements exactly
  • 150 W high-pressure sodium output supported
  • Dual 120/277 V input fits common supplies
  • Starts down to -40 °F in cold areas

Application and Suitability

This Advance HID ballast kit is designed to operate a single high-pressure sodium lamp rated at 150 W. It accepts a dual-voltage supply of 120 V or 277 V AC at 60 Hz. The magnetic, pulse-start unit suits commercial or outdoor fixtures that require ANSI code S55 compliance. It is not intended for users needing multi-lamp operation or instant-restrike capability.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous operation the ballast draws 190 W input power while maintaining a ballast factor of 1.0 for the connected lamp. The magnetic core and coil construction provides stable regulation during extended run periods. Minimum starting temperature is rated at -40 degrees F, ensuring reliable ignition in cold environments. The unit does not incorporate active thermal protection beyond its inherent magnetic design limits.

Interface and Installation Limits

Wiring must accommodate the 120/277 V AC input and the pulse-start output required by the S55 lamp. The kit supports exactly one bulb; it cannot drive multiple lamps or different wattages. No dimming interface or smart control protocol is provided. Installers must observe the specified voltage and frequency ratings without deviation.

Highlights

  • Pulse start fires sodium lamp reliably
  • ANSI S55 code matches replacement requirements exactly
  • 150 W high-pressure sodium output supported
  • Dual 120/277 V input fits common supplies
  • Starts down to -40 °F in cold areas

Specifications

BrandAdvance
typeBallasts

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 190 W input produce when the ballast runs continuously?

The ballast draws 190 W from the supply; most of the difference between input and the 150 W lamp rating becomes heat, so plan for roughly 40 W of thermal load in the enclosure.

What supply voltage and lamp must I already have for this kit to operate?

You need a 120 V or 277 V AC circuit and a single 150 W high-pressure sodium lamp that matches ANSI code S55.

Will the pulse-start ignitor work reliably with my existing -40 °F rated fixtures?

Yes, the ballast is rated to start down to -40 °F, so it will fire lamps in the same cold environments your current fixtures see.

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