converting from 150W to 250W

[torontoleafs_ro]

I'm looking at buying a Coralife Pro fixture 72", that has 3x 150W metal halides... i'm wondering if there is anything i can do to convert the fixture for 250W halides????

[Grins]

As far as I know, no. You need the proper wattage ballast to handle it.

[torontoleafs_ro]

so if i just purchased a replacement 250w ballast and changed it with the 150w one it should work?

[Grins]

If you're doing that why not just get the 250 watt retrofit kit to begin with?

[clown-lover]

Agree with Grins on this one.. With the Balasts and Bulbs being about the most expensive parts of any light fixture I'd just buy a 250 to begin with since you don't have an existing light setup.

[trippkid]

Yep, me three. Just save up the extra and get what you ultimately want, it will save you some money in the end.
Matt

[torontoleafs_ro]

i was going to get the coralife pro w/ 3x 150w halides for 600$ the 250W version is reg priced at 1500$

[Grins]

Perhaps consider using retrofits and installing them in a canopy?

[Almondsaz]

The Coralife Pro light fixture is nice, but if I was going to invest in updating to 250w I would add a canopy and then put in the retrofit like Grins mentions. Just don't forget the cooling fans in the canopy! I think it would be a pain to put the new ballast in the Pro light fixture - are they the same size?