is this ok for a diy projector? - Page 2

Andy7331 · 3rd February 2006, 07:13 PM

will that reflector be fine? it looks kinda blue

Thanks

dnsey · 3rd February 2006, 07:21 PM

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can i get this:

Yes, but why spend all that money when all you'll be able to use is the ballast and igniter. The reflector isn't really suitable for a projector - it's entirely the wrong shape.
There are plenty of eBay vendors in the UK offering suitable control gear. I'm very happy with this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MEWN:IT

Andy7331 · 3rd February 2006, 07:25 PM

is that electric? isnt electric better than an ignitor one?

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v1d9uy · 3rd February 2006, 08:17 PM

electric is a lil better .. but core coil is usually alot cheaper ...

Andy7331 · 3rd February 2006, 08:20 PM

so what should i do? i dont mind spending extra money.

Thanks

v1d9uy · 3rd February 2006, 08:34 PM

id find a cheap core coil ballast then find a bulb and a socket..
i got my ballast for $28 plus $11 shipping

Andy7331 · 3rd February 2006, 09:56 PM

well if a electric is better, im gonna get that 1.
What should i use as a reflector?
Thanks

shardian · 8th February 2006, 03:21 PM

For the bigger 400W bulbs, you can find mirror finished stainless steel spherical salad bowls at most stores that sell home-wares. They usually come in 2 or 3 different sizes, so you should find one to fit your bulb good.

Andy7331 · 8th February 2006, 03:24 PM

I got my 400W MH from ebay, i also ordered these https://secure.lumenlab.com/shop/group.php?id=8

do you think its worth gettin that Premium Membership from lumenlab?

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shardian · 8th February 2006, 05:16 PM

Yeah, that reflector is WAY better than a salad bowl. Unfortunately, it only works with the long, skinny 400W mh bulbs. You can't use it with the globe type mh bulbs. I don't remember seeing which bulb you actually used.
As to the premium membership at lumenlabs, I don't feel it is totally necessary. There is plenty of information out there that is freely available to help you with any design you can come up with. I also find it hard to give my money to the guys at lumenlab when there are people like Alan at www.diyprojectorcompany.com that go well out of their way to help you and don't ask for anything in return. I believe if lumenlabs unlocked their forums that they would probably sell more of their products. That concludes my rant for the day.

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3rd February 2006, 07:13 PM	#11
Andy7331 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.K	will that reflector be fine? it looks kinda blue Thanks

3rd February 2006, 07:25 PM	#13
Andy7331 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.K	is that electric? isnt electric better than an ignitor one? Thanks

3rd February 2006, 08:17 PM	#14
v1d9uy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	electric is a lil better .. but core coil is usually alot cheaper ...

3rd February 2006, 08:20 PM	#15
Andy7331 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.K	so what should i do? i dont mind spending extra money. Thanks

3rd February 2006, 08:34 PM	#16
v1d9uy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	id find a cheap core coil ballast then find a bulb and a socket.. i got my ballast for $28 plus $11 shipping

3rd February 2006, 09:56 PM	#17
Andy7331 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.K	well if a electric is better, im gonna get that 1. What should i use as a reflector? Thanks

8th February 2006, 03:21 PM	#18
shardian diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	For the bigger 400W bulbs, you can find mirror finished stainless steel spherical salad bowls at most stores that sell home-wares. They usually come in 2 or 3 different sizes, so you should find one to fit your bulb good.

8th February 2006, 03:24 PM	#19
Andy7331 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.K	I got my 400W MH from ebay, i also ordered these https://secure.lumenlab.com/shop/group.php?id=8 do you think its worth gettin that Premium Membership from lumenlab? Thanks

8th February 2006, 05:16 PM	#20
shardian diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Yeah, that reflector is WAY better than a salad bowl. Unfortunately, it only works with the long, skinny 400W mh bulbs. You can't use it with the globe type mh bulbs. I don't remember seeing which bulb you actually used. As to the premium membership at lumenlabs, I don't feel it is totally necessary. There is plenty of information out there that is freely available to help you with any design you can come up with. I also find it hard to give my money to the guys at lumenlab when there are people like Alan at www.diyprojectorcompany.com that go well out of their way to help you and don't ask for anything in return. I believe if lumenlabs unlocked their forums that they would probably sell more of their products. That concludes my rant for the day.

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