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deepgreensea · #1 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 03:39 AM

i have the 1000w hps sun system 2 that came as a set with a reflector and a ballast . i also just picked up a 400 w mh and was thinking of using this for 24/7 veg because 1000 watts is overkill and more pricey and not needed for early veg.

my question is can the 400w mh work on the 1000 w mh ballast? the ballast says its rated"up to 1000 watts"

I know theres some kind of igniter or special fuse to get hps lights goin initially that is unique to ballasts used by hps lights

the light has been plug in and it seemed to be working fine, not flickering or acting oddly in anyway.

would continuing to use this bulb have any possible problems/ hazards?

#1 (permalink) 12-05-2007, 03:39 AM
deepgreensea Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 277	MH on hps ballast? i have the 1000w hps sun system 2 that came as a set with a reflector and a ballast . i also just picked up a 400 w mh and was thinking of using this for 24/7 veg because 1000 watts is overkill and more pricey and not needed for early veg. my question is can the 400w mh work on the 1000 w mh ballast? the ballast says its rated"up to 1000 watts" I know theres some kind of igniter or special fuse to get hps lights goin initially that is unique to ballasts used by hps lights the light has been plug in and it seemed to be working fine, not flickering or acting oddly in anyway. would continuing to use this bulb have any possible problems/ hazards?