Digital ballasts are not water proof so make sure you fix your water problem!! I prefer the Global Greenhouse ballasts. They are rated for generator use. Lumatek only makes one specific model of ballast that is rated generator ready. Most people get the LK400 ballasts thats about $120 from BGHydro. I don't think its rated for use with a generator so you may wanna consider using a surge protector for warranty reasons. Your dealer should be able to answer that question though. If I was buying more digital ballasts today, it would without a doubt be Global Greenhouse from West Coast Growers.

 

I've not used them on the boat yet but I bought Ice Cap ballasts.They're supposed to be pretty good but if they screw up I'll be sure to let everybody know about it lol.

 

http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=HLBADILT04360&eq=&Tp=

Trey,I think all the Lumatek's are now generator ready.BG Hydro's description says they are and also the guy at Lumatek told me they were,but idk...

I've heard and read nothing but good reviews on the Global Greenhouse ballasts. :tu:

 

I've taken my global greenhouse out for a couple of trips now and they heat up the lights pretty quick. I did have the lights go out for a few seconds while running across some pretty choppy water but they cut back on and went back to full brightness in no time.

 

I will drop a light for a minute or two in really rough water sometimes. I am not sure if its the ballasts or bulbs. I have seen another boat do the same thing. I kinda think its the bulbs. But I don't know for sure why they drop out in real rough water from time to time.