Will a metal halide bulb work without a ballast?

Metal halide (MH) ballasts are required to start the lamp, regulate the lamp starting and lamp operating currents, and provide appropriate sustaining supply voltage. MH lamp voltage typically increases over time, and the ballast must continue to provide sufficient voltage to the lamp as it ages.

Can you replace a metal halide bulb with a high pressure sodium bulb?

Let’s say you’re using a metal halide fixture during the vegetative stage of your hydroponics grow, but you want to switch to an HPS fixture during the blooming stage. Instead of using two separate fixtures, you can just pop in a conversion bulb.

Can you put any light bulb in a fixture?

As long as the mounting base (socket) is the same size and type, you can use an LED bulb in an existing fixture. If the mounting base isn’t the same size and type, the LED bulb will not fit the socket. You should never use a bulb with a higher wattage than what is recommended for the fixture.

Can you touch metal halide bulb?

Trust me, “keep yoru mitts off Mh bulbs.” The alcohol wipe advice is right on….. The oils and etc on your hands can get on the bulb. This can cause etching and hot spots on the bulb that can cause issues. f you do touch it just wipe the bulb down with some rubbing alcohol on a napkin or paper towel or something….

Can you use high pressure sodium bulbs in metal halide fixture?

What is the Difference Between Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium? Both Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium bulbs are part of the HID family of bulbs. These bulbs cannot be interchanged without changing their ballast, the regulating element in all light bulbs.

Can you put a metal halide bulb in a mercury vapor fixture?

Incandescent and mercury vapor lamps in exterior locations should be replaced with metal halide, high-pressure sodium and/or low-pressure sodium lamps.

What is high pressure sodium light used for?

High-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps have been widely used in industrial lighting, especially in large manufacturing facilities, and are commonly used as plant grow lights. They contain mercury. They have also been widely used for outdoor area lighting, such as on roadways, parking lots, and security areas.

Can I put a LED bulbs in regular fixtures?

LEDs can be used in any light fixture, as long as it’s not enclosed or air-tight, and is not an old-style dimmer system. Both these will shorten the lifespan of LED bulbs.