If I have a 600 watt Apollo setup could I use a 400 watt bulb if I wanted to?
1567925
NO!!! the bulb has to match the output of the ballast but all you have to do is use the dimmer if your trying to curb your electricity usage if it's because your 600 watt bulb failed than you have to get a new one, you can damage the 400 watt bulb and the ballast if you use the wrong bulb...hope this helps
581905
you will still need a ballast of equal wattage to the bulb you are using but 400 watt and up screws rite into this socket assembly
894931
I'm not sure. I would contact Minka directly to find out what the maximum wattage bulb would be. I bet that with an led bulb that runs so much cooler than an incandescent you might be able to that level of brightness without worrying about the extra heat that might be an issue with with a standard bulb. First place to check would be with the manufacture.
1041695
yes you can use it with other heating/lighting bulbs. i have a blue day light that i turn off at night, has its own switch, and a red heat light all day and night. you have to use a lowwatt bulb though. I used a 65W and it warped the hood. Use 45 or less, depending on your size. I has 3 screw in spots for bulbs, but i only use two on my 28"x18" terrarium.
647486
Yes you can but you might shorten the life span of the 35w bulb, sometimes there is a slight color change since the temperature will be slight higher.
1773784
I can not say. I assume that if the manufacture of the light fixture recommends MR16 lights, then there would be no problems. I would suggest checking your users manual/information. However, they may have a limit on the bulb wattage. Hope this helps...
1474631
i don't think they are the same size bulbs, plus even at 50% (the lowest setting on the balast) your looking at running at 500 watts.
689882
Yes you can, I use 85 watt CFL which is the same as a 450 watt standard, you must take in consideration of the extra heat, and adjust distance for umbrella use so as not to create a fire hazard. Cowboy studio has a standard medium based socket, so as long as your bulb has a medium base it will work.
1108554
It depends on your preferences, and if your using metal halide or hps (sodium). I went with a Apollo 400w hps. There's better but cost is high.
1474630
No sir. It will blow the bulb. The smallest bulb you can use is a 400watt. The ballast is dimmable. It does 100%, 75%, and 50% power. 50% of 600 is 300. I have used a 400watt with it and it did fine. Good luck, great grows.
1328195
Doesn't work that way buddy. You should do some research before you burn your place down. Don't try to use a lower than recommended wattage bulb because the power flow will not be consistent on this unit. Even if you reduce the ballast output of say, a 1000 watt ballast to 50%, you still shouldn't use a 600 watt bulb there. It will fire up, but your bulb could eventually explode. Just because it doesn't happen immediately doesn't mean it wont happen eventually. You could use a higher watt bulb with a lower power ballast in a pinch, but it is a waste of money and resources.
1914782
You can use a larger LED or CFL bulb. You just can not exceed the total lamp wattage of 150 watts. So if you added 2 Philips 100 watt EQUIVALENT LED bulbs it would be fine because the bulbs do not actually use 150 watts of power. Your only limitation is the size of the bulb.
882535
I believe that has to be a misprint. A 100 watt bulb would be too bright as well as too hot. I have a 13 watt fluorescent bulb in mine that is equivalent to the light output of a 60 watt incandescent bulb. If you chose to go with an incandescent bulb. I would not go higher that 40 watts.
1111991
Yes you can use 40 watt clear and that is what is recommended. I went with LED to keep down on the heat.
370312
You can Robin; you need to know how many watts, amps your lighting is - this is a very heavy gauge - the lower the number 12/3 - the more it can handle - you can probably get away with a higher gauge if you check a gauge chart....
2234505
I believe you will be fine as long as you don't exceed the rated total wattage. I run up to a 60w bulb at times with no issues at all.
2137152
I'm sorry, but you couldn't. But using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable, energy efficient, and fits well with the color of the shade. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,