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What happens when you run 250W MH bulb on 400W ballast?
What happens when you run 250W MH on 400W ballast?
I ordered a new bulb from some crappy online store on eBay. They not only forgot to ship my bulb for like two weeks but they also sent me the wrong wattage bulb! I was so happy just to finally get the bulb that I installed it right away without even checking what wattage it was. I was already running the 250w bulb for about two weeks before I even noticed the wattage listed on the box. Anyways the bulb seems to be running ok...but I really don't know. Thanks in advance!
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I'm pretty sure you are at high risk of blowing up the bulb.
I heard of people doing that before. |
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It will burn but you will be decreasing the life of the bulb.
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I ran a 20k 175w coral life on a 250w ballast for @ 2weeks (just playing around)
It burnt about 12k and was alot briter! I liked the output. But was unsure of all dangers! IMHO, its alot hotter , and decreases bulb life also |
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