Running a600w Metal Halide Bulb on 600w HPS Ballast?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by davidwest69, Mar 30, 2014.

  1. #1 davidwest69, Mar 30, 2014
    Last edited by a moderator: Apr 3, 2014
    Hello,
     
    I have a 600w magnetic ballast that I dont use and I also have the bulb for it  but I need a bulb for vegging but can only get my hands on a 600w metal halide, is the 600w ballast ok to run the metal halide bulb?
     
    It dont say anything on the ballast. 
     
    Peace

     
  2. If its an HPS non switchable ballast then you must use recommended bulbs. 
     
    600W HPS actually is around 620W...
     
  3. If its a digital ballast it shouldnt be an issue.
     
  4. i cant switch anything on the ballast, ive just put the bulb in and its been extremely hot on the hood and about 32C above my babies are at 26C though due to fan on them....
     
  5. Switchable magnetic ballasts simply remove the starter from the circuit to light a standard metal halide bulb.
     

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