Bulb Watts vs Socket Watts

[alrha]

can a lower wattage bulb be placed in a higher wattage socket? or would that not work.

for ex. if i get a 400W fixture but then decide i want to tone down to a 250W bulb, would i just need the new bulb? or a whole new fixture?

 

[bad coffee]

If it fits in the socket, that's not a problem. But you will probably need a different ballast. The sockets (like SE Halides are mostly the same) So you can put any wattage bulb in there. But you have to change the ballast to match your lamp.

So short answer is No.

BC

 

[alrha]

got. was just curious. (b/c in a house i know you can always put any bulb wattage below the max).

Now, who makes or where can i find 400W DE Bulbs?