Can a metal halide bulb be safely used in this unit ? Which bulb?
1320604
No but you can get a socket for mh and replace it with the one that's inside there
1320605
I have not tried this but have researched it. Apparently You can run MH in a HPS fixture but not the other way around. The HPS ballast contains an igniter. In switchable ballasts this is turned off for metal halide. So it should work although the igniter may shorten your bulb life. They also make MH conversion bulbs that will run in a MH ballast but they are expensive and I am not sure they make them in 150W
1320606
Absolutely not! This is a magnetic ballast. Unless there is some type of self igniting metal halide bulb I am unaware of, you can not mix and match with metal halides like electronic ballasts. This is a high pressure sodium only. You may wish to contact hydrofarm for confirmation. I feel confident in this answer though.
1562881
I use mine with LED. The mfgr. specifically says they won't work with mini-fluorescents; I don't know about halogens. But the work fine with LED
1620714
I haven't. But You can use any bulb that you prefer as long as it fits with the base, the fixture's dimension and the maximum wattage allowed. What I use for this one is actually a globe bulb. I love it because the lighting is very pleasing in the eyes. Bright yet cozy. Plus, it's really durable and high quality. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
1239778
A. Yes, it did work with my metal halide ballast. B. The type of mount you use is up to you, either should work. C. They do have a warranty. http://www.eyehortilux.com/warranty/
866110
You can replace the bulb if your handy but you have to cut the wires and replace the crimped wire attachments. Ive had two bulbs go. The problem I see is a design flaw that doesn't protect the bulb from splattering. Halogen bulbs are very sensitive to oils. Both times it has burned out after my wife cooked bacon. Loved using it but until they fix that issue its going to be tough to keep a bulb in it for long
1868107
I've used it on incandecent and LED bulbs and it works fine. I don't see why it wouldn't work with a halogen bulb.
1819466
Hello Keith, In my opinion, using the lamp for lighting with an indoor water feature, this bulb out performs the halogen. Thought it might be lacking, could not have been more wrong . Better, more eye pleasing color, aggressive brightness output, no heat by comparison, much less electricity. Would never go back to a halogen for myself. I have a great deal of experience in many light sources, this lamp for me exceeds expectations, very satisfied. Hope your experience matches mine. Best of success in lighting.
2208422
I put it in a 3 way lamp fixture (it doesn't work as a 3 way bulb) and it works fine, no problems. As far as safety, from what I know, there shouldn't be an issue because of the way LED operates on electricity using a micro-chip. It doesn't require ballast or dimmable ballast to regulate the flow of electricity to the lamp (bulb).
1843260
These lamps work with a digital ballast, and most digital ballasts can operate both Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium lamps. As long as your ballast can operate a 600 watt Metal Halide bulb, this bulb should work just fine.
320026
the metal halide bulb, the big one is for veg. The HPS, the smaller one is for flowering. You can use the HPS during veg with perfectly fine results, it will keep the plant more stout than stretchy. I actually and many others prefer to use the HPS for all stages.
298153
I use mine with Halogen bulb in one of those torchiere floor lamps after its dimmer switch melted.
629087
The fixture in which I use mine has a 2 way dimmable switch, so would imagine so. The run pretty hot, but halogens are generally dimmable with no problem. Lower power should extend the life as well.
236211
I believe they are saying a SHORT a19 incandescent bulb, maybe because the globe would be closer to the plastic cage and possibly melt it. A standard a19 should work fine.
1156536
Even when technically possible, I wouldn't advise to do it, as overall quality of the unit is not high and a higher inside temperature, generated by a higher wattage lamp, would easily ruin the unit. As an aside comment I installed 4 units in June 2014 and two of them are already broken (not functional at all) and the other two already need a bulb replacement
1665045
No, I don't think that would be safe. The housing is plastic and it has a warning for a 40 watt bulb max.
1678970
Sorry no longer have unit. It was used for bearded dragon tank and sat directly on mesh screen lid. Bulbs never came in contact with lid so it wasn't a problem. Both lights had individual on/off switch.
802895
NO halogen is the only available bulb for this light.There are some LED lights available but right now they are too pricey.Check out some some lamps made by Cooper lighting.They use PAR 38 bulbs but you can purchase CFL lamps PAR 38 that use a LOT less electricity.That's what I did on the last light I bought.