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[nman14]

If i were to use a 300 watt lamp much like this one http://www.backyardstyle.com/shop/in...4cb3788b481a07 and I used a 250 watt hps bulbs, would it bo ok for my plants?

nman14 Reviewed by nman14 on 10-25-2006. a new lighting question? If i were to use a 300 watt lamp much like this one http://www.backyardstyle.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-10063-be3c585646693230243c4b4699750483&ps_session=9ae80b97226b7582bf4cb3788b481a07 and I used a 250 watt hps bulbs, would it bo ok for my plants? Rating: 5

[doco]

That is a standard reflector, apparently with a standard socket...won't work as-is with an hps bulb. You'll need a ballast for the hps. The brooder lamps are made for keeping young chickens warm and generally use heat bulbs.