Can a HPS lightbulb be used in any light fixture?

[Nyc_legend]

I would like to keep my costs low, and so if possible I would like to buy an HPS lightbulb, without buying the whole fixture. Is it alright to just stick it in a regular light fixture like a lamp or something?

[Italiano715]

That would be a negative. Every HPS bulb you buy will say on the box what kind of fixture it needs. I've heard of a mogul base you could get for it, but I don't know much more than that:wtf: So I just stick to CFLs until I get more mulah and do more research on it.

[killerweed420]

You have to have the ballast in order for a HPS or MH light to work. There are kits you can buy to build your own system. They're pretty easy to put together.

[warfrat73]

and even if you tried you'd find that the HPS wouldn't fit. It's like fatter and stuff.

[Greenthing]

HPS lamp fittings are ceramic, something to do with the heat that a HPS lamps give off.:hippy:

[Italiano715]

This one can support a 400HPS


Leviton Mogul Base Porcelain HID Lampholder 600V, 1500 Watt Max. 4kV Pulse Rated (http://www.goodmart.com/products/663267.htm)