Bulb converson HPS to MH?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Urban_s, Apr 27, 2006.

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  1. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    First off I have a 150watt HPS(high pressure sodium) light sitting around and a 150watt MH bulb. I was looking in to converting the ballast to take a MH bulb. From what I can figure they are bassicly the same but the MH ballast does not have the igniter. Anyone have any insite on how I can go about doing this?
     
    Urban_s, Apr 27, 2006
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  2. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    Look on the ballast for any type of nameplate data, and what type of metal halide bulb is it? Different types of bulbs require different types of ignition and voltages.

    Jim
     
    Diver_1298, Apr 28, 2006
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