Does this CFL need a ballast?

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by blitzkriegen, May 16, 2008.

  1. #1 blitzkriegen, May 16, 2008
  2. #2 Help_Needed, May 16, 2008
    CFL's by definition don't need a balast. And yes, a 42w one will fit in a normal fixture.
     
  3. #3 blitzkriegen, May 16, 2008
    alright cool. Im just checking because I heard somewhere that for the higher wattage you need a ballast. So even if the CFL was a 50 or 60 watt, a ballast wouldnt be needed?
     
  4. #4 BayAreaBrotha, May 17, 2008
    Only CFL's that need a ballast are the 125w+ (not equiv) with a mogul base and the ballast is housed in the fixture used to accomodate that bulb. I have heard of some CFLs over 200w that do require a external ballast though.
     

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