A 400W ballast is designed for a 400W globe. A 250W globe is designed for a 250W ballast, period
You are thinking of ozone.
You know what will release a ton of toxic smoke though?
Burning your house down.
Get the right bulb and ballast
Is your fire insurance up to date?I think I found a way to manage my lightning.
A 400W ballast is designed for a 400W globe.
A 250W globe is designed for a 250W ballast, period
Is your fire insurance up to date?
If a fire were to start from using a 250w bulb in a 400w ballast it could potentially invalidate his fire coverage.
Just because you have fire insurance it doesn't mean the insurance company will pay out if the homeowner is negligent.