Replacing modelling light in Camray 300

[nikkojordan]

This might be a dumb question but I thought i'd ask.

I've been getting more into dlsr video and wanting to play around more with lighting. I have a Camray 300 strobe but the modelling light isn't strong enough to make an effect in video. The currently the strobe has a 130v 60 watt bulb. I was wondering if I could replace the bulb with something brighter. I found a 150w Soft White Compact Fluorescent bulb and the bulb says it only uses 40 watts and needs 120 volts. In theory it should work (or am I out for lunch?). I put the bulb in my strobe and turned it on. Light up great! Just what I needed.

So my question is: Is this a no no?

There's a slight humming sound from the bulb. Is that something bad? Everything else seems fine. I just want to make sure that it won't blow out or destroy my strobe light.

 

[KmH]

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke

Investigate how CFL lights work. File:Elektronstarterp.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

150W is still pretty weak for doing video. 500W would be better.

 

[gsgary]

Arri L0.36700.E (L036700) 3 Head 750W Plus Lighting Kit - includes 3 x Arrilite 750 Plus heads including 4-leaf barndoor, 3 x lighting stand AS-01 050MKA, 3 x lamp 750W, 1x scrim set, 1 x filter pack

 

[KmH]

And 750W ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ would be better than 500W.