low priced HPS ballasts

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dude, i thought we already talked about how Lowes and Home Depot don't have them.

at least that's what the sales clerks say. (i often find stuff myself after they said they don't have something)

you have to go to an electrical contractor supply place.

look up Hughes Electric in the phone book, i think it's a chain, but don't know about in your state.
 
you don't need an E39 socket, an E39 bulb will fit an E40 (standard screw mogul socket) that you should be able to find at your local electrical contractor supply.

:att'n: Yes, it will fit, but the standard socket will not be rated for the HV ignition pulse. This may cause no problems initially, but may later result in 'tracking' across the insulator - a shock and fire hazard!:att'n:
 
really?

i thought the only difference is depth of the screw in base.....

the box says my socket is rated for up to 1500W-600 Volts and AC/CA

whatever that means.

i'm going to keep a fire extinquisher ready at all times anyways since i saw how face MDF burns when the bulb touches it... .

plus i'll leave it unplugged when not in use.


the slight difference in the screw in size is probably because the ushio's are made in germany.

most the other lamps that people use in the U.S. are made in the U.S. so they fit the E40.

but i'm just guessing as i'm new to all this.
 
Me?

i'm building a box.

i got all the parts i need except reflector.

i pre-ordered the quiche reflector that Guy told us about but they want 25 dollars just to ship a 12 cm quiche mold.

i told them to go screw themselves, as i've bought numerous parts for my antique british motorcycle from canada and never paid anything near that price for shipping.

so i canceled my order. i think Guy said you only gain 22 percent more light using the reflector so i think my 400 w ushio will be bright enough.
 
well right now im useing the OHP and the ohp panel just for a start i had a vg150 lcd stripped and working good ontop of the OHP but my cats jumped on it and broke it soooo i was screwed and figured id to the panel thing untill i find another lcd for cheap
i went with the panel for now because it was easy .. fast and had rca inputs for the xbox that and i got it on ebay for 120 shipped
plus it was brand new in the box and in plastic apparently never used the only down fall is the resolution and the fact that the OHP isnt brightenough and has alot of light leakage problems .... that and its really big and ugly lol
 
im useing a infocus 1600lc panel it only has vga but i have a tv box like the one dpc sells got it on ebay for $50 it has vga out vga in rca in audio in/out and i can eather use an intena ar cable line to watch tv. hoping on geting it all together for superbowl.
 
unfortunetly im to much of a audiophile for that iv got 2 sske90 ed sony towers witch i got a good deal on and 2 boston bookshelves for rears ... witch i didnt get a good deal on and a klipsch 10"sub witch i got a decent deal on. and a lower end sony receiver that i think the sub output is going out on ... that or there is a problem with the sub or its amp im unsure. either way it is a unforeseen expense ..... and i hate those
 
finely got my wood today from lowes. got them to cut it for me didnt even charge me to cut it the manager gave through in the cuts free i think cuz im in a wheelchair prob doesnt think i could get it cut any other way. lol plus i got my wire free to i had it on my chair and forgot about it and the casher never sayed anything so i notest it when i went to get in the car oops. will be starting the project tomarrow. start striping my lcd,painting, cutting a few holes getting it ready for my other stuff to come in from dpc sence alen is gone for the holiday till the 9th
 
**** SkullKeeper.
i think you just got scammed. the listing says (remote Control) then lists what the control goes with.
you got tricked man, sorry.

you have to really read those damn things.
if you payed with paypal, you can probably get your money back.
but you might get bad feedback, but you can reply why.

but.........
i'm glad you're getting your project going.

i'm right there with you, as i got everything ready but my brother who is in the navy, fast attack sub stopped by to see me, haven't seen him in two years so i still haven'et started. plus school starts monday.

so damn, i'm gonna build a little each night starting tomorrow,

when i buy batteries i'll post pictures and give you my ideas.

later,
 
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