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  | That may not be the safest thing to do.  Your ballast is meant to use only a 70w bulb. Although a 150w may fit in the socket, it is potential for a fire or a short life span. The reason the bulb doesn't seem brighter is because the it is only consuming half the recommended wattage.
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