My $20 150w HPS Econolight DIY reflector/remote ballast

[diggitydank420]

Argggggggggg!!!!! I wanted to get 2 of these but they don't sell them anymore!!! Does anyone know why?? I'm guess the government sent them a letter....

Or maybe they just sold out?

I've seen this same light on countless other forums.

 

[HowardWCampbell]

They sold out and will not be getting anymore. I saw a post on here about it a few weeks ago, I can't remember which thread.

 

[PoeEttic]

So i'm guessing that this aint the same thing huh?

http://www.e-conolight.com/Product/EProductDetail.asp?ProductFamilyID=7&FGNumber=E-MT1A101G

 

[winkdogg420]

look for pyrex bake a round, or hurricane lamp glass! it might be cheaper to buy cool tubes i saw them for 50 bux on the net!

Sup All,

I am in the process of making a reflector and cool tube for my 2 econo-lights. Any tips on where to get & what to use for the tube? Is that glass or some kinda clear PVC?

Also FYI on the light. If you plan to extend the 2 wires that go from the ballast to the socket do not use extension cord wire (copper). The socket is wired to the ballast with aluminum wire. Apparently copper/aluminum don't mix when spliced together. So go to an electrical place and get aluminum gauge wire to match. this will be safer and extend the life of the connection greatly.

Any tips are much appreciated in reguards to the cooltube material. Great thread btw. These lights are cheap and highly effective.

.... and a bump.

 

[smppro]

Yeah they no longer seel these, the reason they were selling them for $20 is so they could get rid of what they had, now that they are gone they arent stocking them anymore or anything like them. Now the HTG 400w hps for $120 is the best deal.

 

[winkdogg420]

i found a 89.99 400 watt complete hps buy it now price on the fleabay!!!!!!!

 

[Aaron0221]

hey i Think this is the same thing and now its cheaper.

http://www.e-conolight.com/Product/EProductDetail.asp?ProductFamilyID=7&FGNumber=E-MT4A101G

 

[smppro]

sorry that link just goes to the ,main page, the old 150 were under the vapor tight, they dont have one under there, i could only find one on there for 65 which is about what they cost at home depot.

 

[smppro]

actaully heres one for $43
#E-HC1H151Z

its in the Flood and Area lights section.

 

[frmrboi]

actaully heres one for $43
#E-HC1H151Z

its in the Flood and Area lights section.

that's the one I got, highly recommended.

 

[Aaron0221]

Is it easy to disassemble and just use the ballasts and socket.

 

[frmrboi]

Is it easy to disassemble and just use the ballasts and socket.

somewhat, but why ? it's perfect as is. I just took the glass lens off and drilled a hole in each corner to attach hanger hooks. The ballast is epoxied to the body but can be pried off.

 

[Aaron0221]

oh ok, thanks

 

[smppro]

Yeah i wonder how much separating the ballast from light actually cools it down. My 400w ballast doesnt produce much heat how much could a 150 create.