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No. The bulb has to match the ballast wattage exactly. And you can't interchange different lamps (like metal halide) either. The ballast is specific to that wattage and lamp type. The bulb will either burn out quickly or just not work properly at all

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No, the ballast must match the lamp wattage.

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No, it always need a ballast to go with the lamp.

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No, you can not use a metal halide lamp without a ballast.

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No, you can not use a 150 watt high pressure sodium bulb with a 70 watt ballast.

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Can you use a 70 watt high pressure sodium bulb in a 150 watt ballast?

No, you can not use a 150 watt high pressure sodium bulb with a 70 watt ballast.


How do you ignite a 400w electronic metal halide or high pressure sodium bulb?

You need the appropriate ballast for either of these bulbs to make them light.


Does a 400W high pressure sodium bulb have silver in it?

The 400W high pressure Sodium bulb contains a silver lining inside the frame to give better reflection of light. However, no silver is found inside the bulb.


Do you need a ballast for HPS lights?

Yes, a ballast is required for HPS (high-pressure sodium) lights. The ballast helps regulate the electrical current and provides the initial high voltage needed to start the lamp. Without a ballast, the HPS light would not function properly.


Can you use a 400W high pressure sodium bulb in a metal halide ballast?

No, the ballast has to be matched to the lamp. 250 watt ballast, 250 watt lamp. Also be sure to match the lamp type to the proper ballast even though the wattage is the same. HPS ballast to HPS lamp, Metal halide ballast to metal halide lamp and mercury vapour lamp to mercury vapour ballast.


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How does a high pressure sodium bulb work?

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How many lumens are in a 400 watt mercury vapor light bulb?

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What wattage high pressure sodium bulb to use for hydroponic vegetable growing?

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Can you use an energy saving light bulb in a fitting with dusk to dawn sensor?

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