Can just exchange the inside to upgrade a ballast

[BCReefer]

I currently have a 175 W ballast which came in a black metal case. If I am able to find a 250 W or 400 W ballast that fits the same case, can I just exchange the innards (and of course the bulb)? If I am able to p/u a ballast from HD or Revy etc for $50.00 I will definitely look into it.

I am worried about the extra heat from a higher wattage ballast.

Or do I need to replace the socket, wires etc?

Thanks All
Patrick

[Troy F]

Patrick, you only have to change the ballast.

[Bryan]

The capacitor also needs to be changed as well.

-=Bryan=-

Originally posted by Troy F:
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[Troy F]

The ballasts come with the capacitor.

[ 02 March 2002, 16:56: Message edited by: Troy F ]

[Bryan]

Yes, but I believe each ballast wattage comes with a different value for the capacitor.

-=Bryan=-

[Troy F]

Yes but when you buy a ballast you get a capacitor smile.gif thus a cap/coil ballast. I can't speak for all ballasts but the three I've bought all came fully equiped.

[Bryan]

FWIW here is the cap values per MH bulb watttage.

10 MFD 400V 175W
15 MFD 400V 250W
24 MFD 400V 400W

[stephane]

I could have you the right ballast for the bulb
and the bulb to email me if interested

[BCReefer]

Hi Steph,

you've got mail.

TKS