400W MH Ballast (HID)

400W magnetic HID ballast for metal halide (MH) or high pressure mercury (HPM) lamps. Supply: 230V~ 50Hz. Marking: Q 400. Thermal class: tw130.

  • Lamp power: 400W
  • Lamp types: Metal halide (MH) or high pressure mercury (HPM)
  • Supply: 230V~  50Hz
  • HPM rating: 3.25A  /  λ0.56  /  Δt 70
  • MH rating: 3.40A  /  λ0.51  /  Δt 80
  • Thermal class: tw130
Afcap 400W MH HID magnetic ballast (A17-0022) product image
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Price & Availability

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Takealot pricing and availability are shown on their store page. Trade pricing available on request.

SKU: A17-0022  •  Marking: Q 400  •  Supply: 230V~ 50Hz

400W MH Ballast (HID) – Specifications

Specifications below are taken from the supplied spec sheet / label information. Confirm compatibility with your lamp and luminaire before ordering. Many MH lamps require an external ignitor — see our ignitors range if needed.

Parameter Value Notes
Product HID magnetic ballast For MH or HPM lamps
Lamp power 400W As per label
Lamp type (option 1) High pressure mercury (HPM) As per label
HPM electrical rating 400W / 3.25A / λ0.56 / tw130 / Δt 70 As printed on ballast label
Lamp type (option 2) Metal halide (MH) As per label
MH electrical rating 400W / 3.40A / λ0.51 / tw130 / Δt 80 As printed on ballast label
Supply 230V~ 50Hz As printed on ballast label
Thermal class tw130 As printed on ballast label
Marking Q 400 As printed on ballast label
Recommended conductor size 1.0–2.5mm² As printed on ballast label

Enquiries, stock & cross reference

For pricing, stock and cross-reference enquiries, send a clear photo of the existing ballast label and the lamp details (type and wattage).

Tel: 011 975 0082  |  Email: craig@afcap.co.za

Looking for a different wattage or HID type? View our full HID magnetic ballast range or speak to Afcap about bulk trade pricing.

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