Mh Q?

[mythrenody]

Im looking into setting up some MHs,Found a site that sells the reflectors,mogul sockers,and comes with 8' cord. Will all i need is a ballast and bulbs?

Thanks

 

[mythrenody]

And does a HQI bulb need a certain socket and ballast?

 

[viper_930]

Yes and yes.

 

[mythrenody]

Ah,ok,Thanks Viper

 

[mythrenody]

Would the Coralvue bulbs run in a Mogul Style Socket? The only description this site gives is
NEW VERSION, runs on standard, electronic or pulse start
20K 175watt Metal Halide Bulb - CoralVue
I plan on using an Icecap New Style Ballast.

 

[viper_930]

Those would be single ended/ mogul stye so yes. 175 watters are only available in the mogul style.

 

[mythrenody]

hmmm,awsome,Thanks again Viper. I found that it's cheaper buying everything seperate than buying a pendant setup. 203 bucks for everything

Except for an enclosure :thinking:

 

[mythrenody]

Ok,I just need some help with choosing a bulb's kelvin,10k? 14k? 20k? I'm not gonna run actinics,So would i need 20k?

 

[viper_930]

Go with either the 14kk or 20kk bulbs. 20kk if you like it a bit more blue, or 14kk if not.

 

[mythrenody]

Awsome,thanks again

 

[mythrenody]

I just got my lights and ballast. But im alittle confused. The mogul socket has a weird plyg,where does plug into?

 

[jakebtc]

into the ballast, you may have to do a lil research to find out what wire goes to what and hard wire it if you don't have the correct plug or "adapter"
and if you are going to use actinic supplement do not use 20,00k bulb's it will be way too blue imo
only use them if you don't have actinics at all and you want the 20,00k to imitate actinics

 

[mythrenody]

My ballast doesn't seem to have a plug outlet...Should i get another ballast,It's an Icecap "new style"

 

[hot883]

Hi ya'all, just got my retro fit kit today. Can you please look at the thread and help me wire it correctly? Thanks, Barry
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/210228/wiring-a-retro-fit-metal-halide

 

[mythrenody]

I'm confused about the plug... :notsure:

 

[mythrenody]

I read that the PFO socket may need a conversion plug,Do i need this? Sorry for the Q's

 

[mythrenody]

Anyone know what's up with the plug :notsure:

 

[mythrenody]

:joy: Ok,i think i figured out my problem,I was looking at other ballasts and found some info:
"NoteFO now uses a 3 prong quick connect not show in picture. If you are buying the ballast for an older PFO socket assembly or pendant, you will need a special conversion plug, cost 5.00" My socket comes with a funky 3-prong socket,So i just need a new ballast?

 

[viper_930]

The ballast has a cord that plugs into the wall outlet. On the opposite side of the ballast is a socket. That socket fits the 3 prong quick disconnect plug, and that cord attaches to the bulb socket. HTH

 

[mythrenody]

Thanks,It has helped,My ballast doesnt have the outlet for the plug for the lights. So i'm gonna trade it in at my LFS