Dumb question about lights

[sharuq1]

If you buy a mh fixture rated for hypothetically 250w can you put say 175w lamp in it or no? Hate to embarass myself with such a dumb question, but hey, lol

[Aquattro]

The fixture (for single ended bulbs) will be interchangeable, for the most part. The ballast must be matched to the bulb for it to work correctly.

[sharuq1]

Thx for letting me know

[niloc16]

dont be embarrassed man. it would have been dumb to not have asked and tried it and blew up a new bulb.