metal halide diy

[slappyjaw]

Hey everybody, so recently i found these metal halide fixtures that belonged in a gymnasium. I have three of them and plan on using two for the tank. My question is can i change the mogul socket on the lamps to fit a smaller linear bulb, i fits a rather large bulb right now and its a little bulky but it works great. Thanks for any help!

- Greg

[snulma1]

Yes, you can remove the mogul sockets and wire in double ended sockets. But I don't believe the original reflectors will be suitable to the new sockets

[RokleM]

Most of the time it's not worth it nor are they at all similar to the reflectors we use in the hobby. 9 times out of 10 going cheap in lighting means you'll regret it and replace soon...

[slappyjaw]

I definitely know what you mean. But i intend on mainly just using the ballasts and getting new parts for them. they are supposedly pretty new but have been used, the guy gave me some extra parts though, so i guess ill see how it goes.

[RokleM]

Personally, I'd want to know what the ballasts are before recommending anything else. See if you can find any identification, model, specifications, etc on them.

[chimmike]

Personally, I'd want to know what the ballasts are before recommending anything else. See if you can find any identification, model, specifications, etc on them.

I agree with this. What wattage? what style?