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Rectangular metal HID ballast kit, matte grey finish, terminal block visible

Lumapro

Lumapro 1XUE1 250 W 1 Lamp HID Ballast Kit

SKU CH-0SM8-SYEAJ

Magnetic HID ballast kit operates one 250 W metal halide lamp on 120/208/240 V AC with 0.97 ballast factor

  • ANSI M58 code ensures correct lamp pairing
  • Probe-start ignition lights the lamp reliably
  • Multi-tap 120/208/240 V input fits common supplies
  • 97 ballast factor delivers near-full light output
  • Starts down to -20 °F for cold environments

What it is

The Lumapro 1XUE1 is a magnetic HID ballast kit rated for a single 250 W metal halide lamp. It operates on 120, 208 or 240 V AC at 60 Hz and draws 295 W input. The ballast factor is 0.97 and the minimum starting temperature is -20 °F. The kit carries an ANSI M58 code and uses a probe start method.

When to upgrade

This kit replaces an existing probe-start magnetic ballast for a 250 W metal halide fixture. The jump is worth it when the old ballast has failed, runs hot or can no longer maintain the 0.97 ballast factor. It is not for fixtures that require a different ANSI code, a higher wattage lamp or an electronic ballast with programmed start.

Installation notes

Wiring follows the standard probe-start magnetic layout for the listed input voltages. The ballast must be mounted in an enclosure rated for the ambient temperature and protected from moisture. Common issues include incorrect capacitor pairing, loose lamp leads that prevent reliable ignition at -20 °F and using a lamp with a mismatched ANSI code.

How it compares

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Price $72.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameLUMAPRO

Questions about this item

What mounting provisions does the 250 W magnetic HID ballast kit require?

The kit uses a magnetic core-and-coil design that mounts to a flat metal surface using integral mounting feet or tabs; allow clearance for the 295 W input power and heat dissipation.

How is the 120/208/240 V multi-tap ballast wired, and what step is often missed?

Connect the supply voltage to the matching tap — 120 V, 208 V, or 240 V — cap the unused taps, and verify the lamp leads match the ANSI M58 probe-start metal halide bulb; skipping the tap selection is the common error.

When should the ANSI M58 probe-start metal halide lamp be replaced?

Replace the 250 W metal halide lamp when light output drops noticeably or the lamp fails to start reliably at the -20 °F minimum starting temperature; the ballast itself has no user-serviceable parts.

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