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smokinreefer

11-20-2001 10:47 PM

can i run a 175W bulb in a 250W ballast?

hey guys, can i run a 175W bulb in a 250W ballast? will i have any problems?
TIA

Troy F

11-20-2001 11:06 PM

can i run a 175W bulb in a 250W ballast?

Nope.

DJ88	11-20-2001 11:08 PM

can i run a 175W bulb in a 250W ballast?

POOF!!!!!!!

It's like putting a 5 amp fuse in a 15 amp circuit..

smokinreefer

11-21-2001 12:34 AM

can i run a 175W bulb in a 250W ballast?

thats what i thought...guess i was just hopin it would work. [img]images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

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