Need help with lighting

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eastabunny

Member

• Jul 4, 2013

• #1

okay so I finally decided to upgrade my lighting from a 45 watt cfl bulb to a 400 watt HPS bulb, the only problem was I got the bulb and it needs a mogul socket. Does anyone know if I can get a medium to mogul socket converter? or a really cheap mogul socket to plug this light into? Also does anyone know how hot this bulb gets to I don't burn my house down? I've been asking every where and no one seems to know.

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Yodazherb

Active Member

• Jul 4, 2013

• #2

You will need a Ballast to fire that bulb...
DON'T wire it straight to AC wall plug juice.
Bad JuJu will happen.
research required.

 

Galvatron

Well-Known Member

• Jul 4, 2013

• #3

you dont just screw that bulb into a socket. you need ballast or youre gona burn your house down.

 

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JesterDev

Active Member

• Jul 4, 2013

• #4

You can get a complete setup rather cheap on ebay, Ballast and all. I suggest a digital one personally. But as others have stated, don't wire that directly, you will regret it. Be safe!

 

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PaxEtBonum

Member

• Jul 4, 2013

• #5

You might have another problem too. You touched the bulb with your hands. This causes problems with a lot of bulbs. The oils left from your hands form a chemical reaction on the glass when it's heated up and burn out the bulb. Wipe the bulb down with a clean paper towel before using it. And make sure you get a ballast. Concerns over heat and ballasts etc is what made me switch to LED.

 

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PaxEtBonum

Member

• Jul 4, 2013

• #6

Without hijacking this thread too much, I'm new here. How do I post a question of my own? I can't seem to figure that part out.