M mrweed Active Member May 27, 2009 #1 ok, i recently bought a light cone for a CFL and on the box it said 300W. so i saw this 300W fluorescent lightbulb at home depot except its massive... so can i use this bulb in it or does rthat 300W bulb need a ballast?
ok, i recently bought a light cone for a CFL and on the box it said 300W. so i saw this 300W fluorescent lightbulb at home depot except its massive... so can i use this bulb in it or does rthat 300W bulb need a ballast?
Babs34 Well-Known Member May 27, 2009 #2 The 300 watt bulb you are referring to puts out an "actual" 68 watts. There is no need for a ballast. You can use it like any other light bulb...just make certain it has the capability of putting out those 68 watts.....which most lamps do.
The 300 watt bulb you are referring to puts out an "actual" 68 watts. There is no need for a ballast. You can use it like any other light bulb...just make certain it has the capability of putting out those 68 watts.....which most lamps do.
K knowBody Well-Known Member May 27, 2009 #3 them lights have built in ballasts right underneath the bulb