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    Hey,
    I know difference between the High Pressure Sodium and Low Pressure Sodium bulbs ( different wavelengths, size etc)

    But do they have the same ballast?? transformer, igniter, and capacitors??

    Could i use a 250w HPS bulb with a ballast from a 250w LPS???

    Thanks in advance
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    Quote Originally Posted by I.AM.WEASEL View Post
    Hey,
    I know difference between the High Pressure Sodium and Low Pressure Sodium bulbs ( different wavelengths, size etc)

    But do they have the same ballast?? transformer, igniter, and capacitors??

    Could i use a 250w HPS bulb with a ballast from a 250w LPS???

    Thanks in advance
    no you can not use them i dont even think the make LPS lamps over 200w iv yet to see one
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    I did abit more research last nite and realised they only did small ones lol.
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    don't do it. I actually have a lps 1500watt over my pool. its at least as old as me so 26 min. its garbage. 100000000000 lumens prob of light that won't grow a dandelion. they are not switchable. no ballast is switchable at all unless stated. unless you know don't stick any other bulbs into any other fixtures. 9inch whats up? good answer
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