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LED dimmable ballast ?


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    speedstar - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Default LED dimmable ballast ?

    When you use a dimming ballast for LEDs, does this save energy or is it just burnt up in the ballast like when using a standard light dimmer. Anyone ever measured the mains input amps on the AC?
    Anyone can grow Zoa's and LPS I have some in my sump.

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    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
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    It does save energy. I notice a difference on my Apex which monitors current draw.

    Also IMO dimmability of LEDs is one of their best features. It allows customization of the color and lighting intensity.

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    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
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    If you look at the graph of the amperage, you can see that the slope is gradual as they ramp up and down throughout each day: Apex History

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