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usng
10-24-2006, 06:05 PM
Hey guys,

just wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to put a 100W - 150W metal highlide bulb into an incandescent (normal) light socket? Will it explode or blow a fuse? The voltage should be 105 if it makes a difference. I'd appreciate any help, thanks a ton! ;)

BlueBear
10-24-2006, 06:19 PM
Do not do it. MH ballasts have converters and igniters and are tailor made to go with a very specific bulb. I do wish it was that easy though.
Adieu

usng
10-24-2006, 06:26 PM
Damn! not that i dont believe you BlueBear (ps. thanks for replying, especially so soon), but if anyone else has tried it maybe, or knows that bluebear is right, then i would appreciate the help. ( Im still crossing my fingers!)

on a side note, if anyone knows a thread about running mh bulbs for veg & flower stages, i'd appreciate the help. thx

the image reaper
10-24-2006, 06:31 PM
BlueBear is 100% correct ... pay attention to what he says ... MH is right for vegging, but not good for flowering ... do your research, LOTS of posts in here regarding the proper lighting ... :smokin:

usng
10-24-2006, 06:41 PM
That suks, but thanks for the help.

the yeag
10-24-2006, 06:53 PM
you will burn your house down!!!!!