IS it safe?

[caz2022]

Is it safe to use a standard 40w bulb in a 110w VHO unit?

 

[beaslbob]

Originally Posted by caz2022
http:///forum/post/3287315
Is it safe to use a standard 40w bulb in a 110w VHO unit?
I believe so but the 40w may not have the same life expectancy. but I have hears of poeple "overdriving" 40w bulbs this way.
But then what do I know?
my .02

 

[caz2022]

Glad to hear that. Im not worried about life expectancy-just has to make it to the weekend, I'll replace both the 40w and the old 110 thats running with it.
Thanks for the info.

 

[acrylic51]

Originally Posted by beaslbob
http:///forum/post/3287328
I believe so but the 40w may not have the same life expectancy. but I have hears of poeple "overdriving" 40w bulbs this way.
But then what do I know?
my .02
Agree....don't see why you couldn't.

 

[bang guy]

It can be done using an IceCap ballast. I wouldn't try it with any other ballasts.

 

[scsinet]

Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/3287411
It can be done using an IceCap ballast. I wouldn't try it with any other ballasts.
I've run 40w on icecaps with no problem, so I can say for sure that this works... at least on icecap.
Normally the lamp life would be very seriously reduced, but I think owing to the frequency that icecap drives the lamps at, it isn't as bad.

 

[bang guy]

I've done it as well using GE6500K bulbs for a refugium. It nearly doubles the output and the bulbs lasts 3 years with very little drop in output over time. Again, on a IceCap660. I would not do it with any other ballast unless the manufacturer states it's not dangerous.