i believe an hps lamp needs a sparker to get it started. (may be the mh tho)

either way, seeing as how its never done, im assuming your idea either doesnt work or is unsafe.
hybridlove420 Reviewed by hybridlove420 on . HPS in a regular lamp? Does a hps bulb require a special fixture i know ive read alot about these ballast for the real high wattages but for a 50 watt or so hps bulb does it need any kind of special fixture or can any fixture that can handle that wattage support a HPS bulb, Thanks in advance. Rating: 5