Can just exchange the inside to upgrade a ballast

BCReefer · #1 03-01-2002, 03:39 PM

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 · #2 03-01-2002, 06:14 PM

Patrick, you only have to change the ballast.

Bryan · #3 03-02-2002, 08:23 PM

The capacitor also needs to be changed as well.

-=Bryan=-

Quote:

Originally posted by Troy F:
Patrick, you only have to change the ballast.

Troy F · #4 03-02-2002, 08:56 PM

The ballasts come with the capacitor.

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

Bryan · #5 03-03-2002, 03:43 AM

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

-=Bryan=-

Troy F · #6 03-03-2002, 03:54 AM

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

Bryan · #7 03-03-2002, 03:12 PM

FWIW here is the cap values per MH bulb watttage.

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

stephane · #8 03-03-2002, 11:52 PM

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

BCReefer · #9 03-04-2002, 01:28 PM

Hi Steph,

you've got mail.

TKS