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overated ballast for power compact lamp

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:01 am
by jtydell
Will a home depot ballast rated for 14-20watts run a 9w pc lamp? Ive heard you can use an overrated ballast as long as its within a few watts difference? Anyone have any experience? I did fire my 9w pc lamp with a 25watt ballast and it worked, but Im not sure how long it last???? the ballast seemed hotter than usual...

Orig. setup
3gal reef (27w quad daylight w/9w atinic)
old Custom Sealife

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:17 pm
by NM354
you shouldn't have a problem running a stronger ballast.