ballast question

[DetectiveTofu]

I have an Odyssea (2)36 watt dual power compact fixture. My question is that when the bulbs that came with the fixture go out, will it pose a problem if I were to replaced them with (2)36 watt Coralife bulbs? I heard from one person that the bulbs that come with the Odyssea fixture are not really rated at 36 watts each, but less - Does this mean that the ballast won't be able to handle (2)36 watt Coralife bulbs that I know are 36 watts each? As to whether the statement about the stock Odyssea bulbs is true or not, I don't know; I just don't want to start a fire or anything.

tia

 

[mcurl98]

If the Odyssey puts out slightly less than 36 watts, using a bulb rated at 36 watts wouldn't be a problem. The ballast drives the bulbs as opposed to the other way around.

 

[funman1]

yeah if the ballast says 36 watt's on it, then you are good to go, and put 36 watts of bulbage on it.