accidentally put MH bulb in while ballast was set on HPS. whats going to happen?

nick the sick maniac

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i have a 400w switchable ballast h.i.d. and i was changing bulbs from the high pressure sodium to the metal halide but i forgot to flip the switch from HPS to MH when i turned it on. is there going to be any problems with the bulb or ballast now or any other bad stuff thats going to happen or am i safe to continue growing with it?
 

Nunotmp

Active Member
Im sure this is common with switchable ballast..i did it a few times..no noticeable problems
 

blahblahblah123

Active Member
If anything i would think it would only hurt the bulb by it trying the ignitor? or do digital even have an ignitor anymore..

So if it didn't explode I bet your good
 

greensister

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Yea, if it hasnt happend already, it wont. Just keep an eye on the temp and be alert for any extra sounds or smells.
 
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