It would be like putting a 60 watt light bulb in a 150watt socket..

Don't do it
BobBong Reviewed by BobBong on . Ballast /Bulb question So this may be a dumb question, but oh well i couldnt find an answer. Anyway, recently my ballast burned out, and the company that i ordered a new one from sent me a 1000 watt ballast when i ordered a 400 watt one. So can my 400w bulb work with a 1000w ballst or no? Rating: 5