Feb 21, 2011 #1 ohridmkd Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 9, 2010 Messages 86 Reaction score 0 Location Far from home Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Just wondering what would happen if I use 250w bulb on 400w ballast?
Feb 21, 2011 #2 AquaWorldPSC Well-Known Member View Badges Joined Sep 22, 2008 Messages 982 Reaction score 15 Location Pittsburgh, PA Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I have never tried it but im sure nothing good would happen :xd:
Feb 21, 2011 #3 Cuda Hunter View Badges Joined Jun 25, 2009 Messages 1,297 Reaction score 17 Location Lockport IL. Rating - 0% 0 0 0 You would void all warrenties . Overheat or blow up , possible fire. Not wise hello? ohridmkd said: Just wondering what would happen if I use 250w bulb on 400w ballast? Click to expand...
You would void all warrenties . Overheat or blow up , possible fire. Not wise hello? ohridmkd said: Just wondering what would happen if I use 250w bulb on 400w ballast? Click to expand...
Feb 21, 2011 #4 Troylee all about the diy!!!!! View Badges Ultimate Member Reef Squad Excellence Award R2R App User Moderator Emeritus Hospitality Award ThreadAward My Tank Thread My Aquarium Showcase Joined Jan 15, 2010 Messages 22,398 Reaction score 24,089 Location Vegas baby!!!! Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Bad idea bro it will shorten the life of the bulb if it don't explode or cause a fire...:(
Feb 21, 2011 #5 Reef Pets Bioprospector View Badges Joined Mar 7, 2008 Messages 10,025 Reaction score 1,428 Location Ohio Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Good chance of a fire..
Feb 21, 2011 #6 MimicOcto8 Valuable Member View Badges Joined May 6, 2010 Messages 1,308 Reaction score 946 Location California Rating - 0% 0 0 0 no good dude. i've asked the same question to a guy who knows all bout that sfuff. He said just dont think about it.
no good dude. i've asked the same question to a guy who knows all bout that sfuff. He said just dont think about it.
Feb 21, 2011 #7 OP OP ohridmkd Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 9, 2010 Messages 86 Reaction score 0 Location Far from home Rating - 0% 0 0 0 how about dimmable 400w ballast??