65w unballasted CFL question

Hey everybody! So i've frequented this forum quite a bit over the past few weeks, and i've got one question that I haven't been able to answer through tons of googling/searching. I recently acquired one of the 65w (300w incandescent equivalent) CFLs (the long, U shapes tube one) from TractorSupply. I was stoned when I purchased it and didn't realize it's a Mogul Socket bulb with no ballast. I have the cash to get one, but one problem.. I can't friggin figure out what to buy!!! I've called a few different stores and asked, nobody knows what i'm talking about for some reason (maybe i don't haha).

So here's the thing.. I have the above mentioned bulb, as well as a 100w MH that found its way into my pocket at lowes somehow . I'm not entirely sure where to buy the stuff needed for that either, so whichever I can get turned on the cheapest would be awesome. I hate asking for help, but i'm stuck on this one. Thanks in advance!

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Hey m8,

the CFL's have a ballast in them usually :S .... ive never seen them without. You 100 % sure its not got a ballast??

I.AM.WEASEL said:

Hey m8,

the CFL's have a ballast in them usually :S .... ive never seen them without. You 100 % sure its not got a ballast??

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I'm 100% sure. Below are the bullet points listed on the box it came in. It lists a part# of L-765 for the bulb.

-Mogul Base
-8000 hour bulb life
-Operating Temperature -20 to 100 F
-White color 6300K
-Replacement bulb for L-2300
-Use only with ballasted 65W fixtures

I guess what I need to know, is where I can find a ballasted 65W fixture that will fit this bulb. I'm going to attempt to upload a pic of the bulb, let me know if you can't see it. Thanks for the reply!

get a mogul to medium base converter adpater just search google

"Use only with ballasted 65W fixtures"

That looks unballasted. You'll need a ballast for it.

Yes, they make CFLs without built-in ballasts. You appear to have one.

TeaTreeOil said:

"Use only with ballasted 65W fixtures"

That looks unballasted. You'll need a ballast for it.

Yes, they make CFLs without built-in ballasts. You appear to have one.

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Yea, it's UNballasted.. So anybody know where to find a ballast for it? and also, what else would be needed to get it working? I'm having no luck

You'll need a 65 watt ballast specifically. They seem to be around $30.

http://www.marineandreef.com/Current_USA_Satellite_Orbit_Replacement_Parts_s/29.htm

Never plug a ballasted bulb into a ballasted fixture.

TeaTreeOil said:

You'll need a 65 watt ballast specifically. They seem to be around $30.

http://www.marineandreef.com/Current_USA_Satellite_Orbit_Replacement_Parts_s/29.htm

Never plug a ballasted bulb into a ballasted fixture.

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Thanks for the replies everybody, I know you are trying to help me out but it's just not workin. I see the ballast you posted from marineandreef.com, but that doesn't get me where I need to be. I need to know what to get to get the lights on. Whichever would be cheapest to get going first, the 65w long u tube CFL or the 100w MH. I'm a first time grower so this is a big learning experience for me, sorry for any ignorance. I have attempted to do my research though and i'm having ZERO luck

You plug the ballast to the wall, then plug the bulb into the ballast's fixture.

Cost depends on if you DIY or buy a ballasted fixture.

They'd need two different types of ballasts.... I'd just buy already ballasted CFLs....