Metal Halide ballast: Magnetic or Electronic ballast
Metal Halides require a special fixture and ballast for each type and wattage. The bulb wattage must be matched to the ballast rating. To small a bulb and over heating could occur with disastrous effect. To large a bulb and the life of the bulb will be shortened and may not light up. Leading to early ballast failure.
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