can a 400w hps ballast handle a 600w hps bulb?

[jimtufano12]

i bought a complete 400w high pressure sodium system. it cam with a 400w

bulb a 400w ballast and reflector, i have been using it for my current grow

which is coming to an end. and it has worked wonders on my 8 plants,

although i feel like i need a little more juice to make the nugs more dense or

heavy. i want to use a 600w for my next grow but i was wondering if i can

buy a 600w bulb and place it in my 400w system i currently have, is this

possible/safe? i appreciate all help

 

[blacksnow]

i bought a complete 400w high pressure sodium system. it cam with a 400w

bulb a 400w ballast and reflector, i have been using it for my current grow

which is coming to an end. and it has worked wonders on my 8 plants,

although i feel like i need a little more juice to make the nugs more dense or

heavy. i want to use a 600w for my next grow but i was wondering if i can

buy a 600w bulb and place it in my 400w system i currently have, is this

possible/safe? i appreciate all help

I'm not sure if it will work, but if it does will still be same output as the 400w bulb your using. 400w ballasts only outputs 400w!

 

[Acidburn999819]

ummm if it was the case wouldnt you think everyone would be like

"oh shit i totally have a 400w ballast but i'm running a 600w bulb, this is so cool"
but seeing as this is not the case......no

 

[jimtufano12]

well i know nothing about that kind of stuff just wanted to know if it did anything