Ballast Question

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  1. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

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    I just aquired a dual 250W MH and 4 55W PC light fixture. The two MH's fun off of one dual 250W PFO ballast. the 4 PC's run off of 2 more PFO ballasts, 2 on each.

    My question is can I purchase any dual 250W MH ballast to run these bulbs? Or is there something else I need to know.

    Also do you know where I can get one really cheap....and smaller than this PFO monster?

    Thanks!!!
     
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  3. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

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    Also I am looking to get 2 - Coral Vue 250W 15000K MH - Bulbs...can I run them on my current PFO dual 250W ballast?
    Do you have to match the bulbs to the ballasts?
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You CAN NOT run PC bulbs off of MH ballasts.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You need to match wattage and ends for MH. K rating or brand need not be matched.
     
  6. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

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    Thanks....I am running the PC bulbs off of PFO PC ballasts....the MH bulbs are running on a dual 250W PFO ballast.

    I just basically wanted to know the answer any bulb should work just match wattage and end. Thank You for your help.