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HydrO PasSiOn
03-21-2007, 03:17 PM
hey i was at home depot and seen MH and HPS light bulbs that could fit in the standard light fixture i was wondering because i have one of those metal reflective down things to stick the lights in but i keep readin about ballast and things like that. would this work with jus the light bulbs?? please help thank u

Bubby
03-21-2007, 03:33 PM
You'll need a ballast, specifically rated for whatever bulb you want to use (ex: 250 watt). They regulate the amount of electricity that goes through the bulb.. so I imagine it'd blow up if you put it in a normal light socket.

HydrO PasSiOn
03-21-2007, 03:41 PM
are all ballast exspensive??? thanks for the info bubby

bombbudpuffa
03-21-2007, 04:02 PM
http://stores.ebay.com/High-Tech-Garden-Supply_BALLAST-KITS-SOCKETS-etc_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ19QQftidZ2QQtZkmThis is where I get mine.



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