360w bulb and 400w ballast

NITN

Member
Would it be safe to stick a 360w metal halide bulb in a 400w metal halide ballast?


EDIT: On further research I figured it is not good for the bulb
 

darookie2000

Well-Known Member
Would it be safe to stick a 360w metal halide bulb in a 400w metal halide ballast?


EDIT: On further research I figured it is not good for the bulb
Your research is right ;) It would shorten the life of the bulb at the very least. Worst case the bulb can explode.
 
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