250W HPS on a 600w Ballast?

Can you put a 250 HPS through a 600w ballast? Because I really cant be arsed buying a new ballast
thanks for any responces

ur blow ur growroom up lol !!!

newgrower21 said:

ur blow ur growroom up lol !!!

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hmmmm I thought someone might say something like that
first grow has been a nightmare ,I started out with a full 600w set up but turns out the fuse box in my flat couldnt deal with it so I'm trying to reduce my Watts going through the switch that keeps on tripping
thanks anyway bringer of bad news

No it won't work, HID bulbs don't self-limit the amount of current they use, that is what a ballast does, so a 250W Bulb on a 600W Ballast will use all the current available to it and burn itself out in seconds.

He/She did not bring you bad news .... they've saved your life.

Atarijedi said:

No it won't work, HID bulbs don't self-limit the amount of current they use, that is what a ballast does, so a 250W Bulb on a 600W Ballast will use all the current available to it and burn itself out in seconds.

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cheers mate ,will take the advise

Puffer Fish said:

He/She did not bring you bad news .... they've saved your life.

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joking mate ! have a word with yourself

just dont blow ur flat up lol!!!!

dont blow yourself up bro

just trying 2 help grower out man !

Thanks to all ,looks like i'll have to sell off my old stuff and get the 250 set up,I'm sure it'll all be worth it in the end!