DD UV Steriliser Bulb Replacement Upgrade

Jaybrandnew

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Hey guys
I have a 39w DD UV steriliser, and as part of my maintenance I am swapping out the UV bulb and sleeve. My question is this.. Can I replace the current 39w bulb with an 80w bulb. The sleeve appears to be marketed as a 39/80w sleeve, so appear to be interchangeable. Can the bulb simply be upgraded? The housings appear to be the same size. Anyone else done this?
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James
 

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Cannot speak to the sleeve, but I believe that the ballast is bulb specific.
 

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