Question about VHO wattage?

[scubanut]

I was going to upgrade my 40 w flourecents to two 48" VHO's. I went to Home Depot to see if I could find any fixtures there because it would be cheaper than buying a setup online. I found a high output light fixture that had a 60 w bulb that came with it. My question is would I need a different VHO fixture if I wanted to use a bulb stronger than 60 w or would it be compatible with any VHO light, no matter the wattage. I want to get a stronger bulb but I don't want to buy it if it will not work with the light fixture I'm buying. I'm kind of confused on the lighting subject so any replies will help.

 

[lettheirberock]

there are some great lighting posts in the archives&FAQ forum.you'll find way more info in there than i could provide.

 

[ren]

If you want 2 cheap 48" VHO's here's what I did:
1 Cheapo 48" shop light fixture - 9.00 bucks
1 electronic ballast rated @ 980mA - 27.00 bucks
2 VHO bulbs - depends on where ya buy em
I gutted the light fixture and used the electronic ballast on it. This gave me power cord/wiring/end sockets/reflector. I used a powerstrip then for the on/off. Caught alot of crap from a couple of people that wouldn't believe it would work but it does and fine.

 

[scubanut]

Thanks that's what I needed to know but I just didn't know how to ask because I'm not that familiar with all the lingo about lights.