Balast question

Scrandrew · 03/06/2012, 08:58 PM

I have a balast that will light 3 400 watt metal halide bulbs. I would like to use either 250 watt mh or 175 watt mh. Do I need to purchase a new balast, or, will my balast be able to operate the bulbs without any problems?

Andy

tinkerman · 03/06/2012, 10:24 PM

You need a different ballastor get a selectawatt ballast.

03/06/2012, 08:58 PM	#1
Scrandrew Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania Posts: 244	Balast question I have a balast that will light 3 400 watt metal halide bulbs. I would like to use either 250 watt mh or 175 watt mh. Do I need to purchase a new balast, or, will my balast be able to operate the bulbs without any problems? Andy

03/06/2012, 10:24 PM	#2
tinkerman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moorhead,MN Posts: 386	You need a different ballastor get a selectawatt ballast.