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400 watts, but has capability up to 460 watts.

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A 400 watt bulb uses 400 watt-hours each hour or 1 kWh every 2½ hours. 1 kWh is a Unit, costing about £0.15.

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Use the current rating that is stamped on the ballast and multiply it by the voltage the ballast operates on. This will give you the input line wattage.

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