alright now im pretty sure its a MH but i only got a m47 ballest i would have to check, i know its a thousand because of how big it is, i wanted to know if its a replacement bulb or if its any good to me ya know? i got a bulb for my other thousand watt ballest but i was wondering if the bulb didnt match up with ballest could i use as extra or if i dont wanna buy the ballest for this should i throw it out orrr...ya know....hehe thanks for replys ahead of time http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f68/uploadingfoafriend/P1010525-1.jpg all i know is its not the same as my other bulb, the insides that is.... bigger pic--> http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f68/uploadingfoafriend/P1010525.jpg
Personally I would never start a grow with used bulbs. I'd probably feel OK about used fixtures or ballasts, but the bulbs themselves have a much shorter lifespan. Bulbs aren't cheap, but neither are they "break the bank" expensive. Most gardeners I know replace their bulbs every 3rd or 4th round, but I'm extremely "yield" focused and change mine out after just 2 runs.
i know its a MH but im just scared to try it in a MH ballest i got...it doesnt have the same inside guts at all as the 1 that goes to my ballest...im scured
Bro, even if by some miracle, the bulb doesn't work with your ballast, the worst you'll do is burn out the bulb.