Bulb shapes

[phedziko]

hey guys, i was wondering what shape does MH and HPS bulbs look like? Because im looking at this foriegn site and i cannot figure out which bulb is ideal for growing plants...heres the link.

http://www.hijungu.com/?OVRAW=%EB%9E...OVMTC=standard

they say that this is a 400 watt HPS bulb, however it has a belly...doesnt it suppose to look like thin cylinder shaped? Like this?

http://www.hijungu.com/?OVRAW=%EB%9E...OVMTC=standard

OK this is for Metal Halide... i someone told me that it should look like a regular shaped bulb with the belly... can some bulb experts help me out??

http://www.hijungu.com/?OVRAW=%EB%9E...OVMTC=standard
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Thin bulb

http://www.hijungu.com/?OVRAW=%EB%9E...OVMTC=standard
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regular shaped bulb

WHICH BULBS SHOULD I USE FOR BOTH HPS AND MH? THANKS!

phedziko Reviewed by phedziko on 08-22-2006. Bulb shapes hey guys, i was wondering what shape does MH and HPS bulbs look like? Because im looking at this foriegn site and i cannot figure out which bulb is ideal for growing plants...heres the link. http://www.hijungu.com/?OVRAW=%EB%9E%A8%ED%94%84&OVKEY=%EB%9E%A8%ED%94%84&OVMTC=standard they say that this is a 400 watt HPS bulb, however it has a belly...doesnt it suppose to look like thin cylinder shaped? Like this? Rating: 5

[phedziko]

ANYBODY????

[Inkfected]

no.sorry

[dryst]

they come in different shapes and sizes...it all depends on the company....

ya if it says its hps then u can use i for growing