using a 55 w CF bulb w/ 65w ballast?

[Taboojen]

I have a power 24" compact fixture I've used for years and finally the ballast burned out. I recently (like a week ago) purchased new 55w CF bulbs and would hate to have them go to waste. I was looking online for a new CF Fixture, and it appears that most companies no longer make 55w, but have replaced their product lines w/ 65w ballast.

If i purchased the (65w) fixture, would that ballast be able to operate the 55w bulbs, or am i asking for trouble?

Jerry

 

[Taboojen]

any info would be appreciate. thank you!

 

[Plecosterone]

Should be no problem. The bulb will only draw what it needs. Electronic ballasts work differently than magnetic ones and are actually pretty "smart".