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

It is really really easy to make the ballast remote, once you take the grate and glass off, there 2 screws on the outside of the socket that hold the round metal piece on, just unscrew those to expose the black and white wire that goes from the socket to the ballast, cut, and extend with any kind of wire, I used extension cord.

hey pal where have u been look at my journal lol

Notice in this pic how I never took the ballast portion apart, there was no need to fuck with it.

Thanks for the help bxke1414! I "remoted" my econo HPS yesterday, a bit nervous to do it, but it all worked no problem... got plans for the reflector soon... thanks again bro!

Anytime! Your closet looks a lot like mine.

Yeah I think I'll try and keep the ballast part remote if I can do so, I'm sure this will make a lot more sense once I get the thing today so if I have anymore questions I'll let you guys know, but thanks for all the help!

where do u get them for 30 bucks?

bxke1414 said:

I am using it as primary lighting in a 2x3ft area, with 8 cfl's as supplemental light.

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I'm planning on using 2 econos plus 50W of CFLs for a total of 350W in a 3.5x2ft area. Lol my plants should be happy xD

leggoeggo said:

I "remoted" my econo HPS yesterday, a bit nervous to do it, but it all worked no problem... got plans for the reflector soon... thanks again bro!

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GJ! Pix of the reflector when ya get it done.

killerman448 said:

where do u get them for 30 bucks?

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sigh... read the fucking thread you cunt

I just remoted mines to well rewired it did you know that fuking ballast promotes so much fuking heat i made a stelth box just for it lol

BEFORE AND AFTER PICS BELOW THEY FRIST TWO ARE BEFORE THE REST I DID LIKE 45 MINS AGO

Alrighty I started a little project today, the title says it all.

Materials:
-Hurricane Lamp ($3)
-Metal Tape ($3)
-Hose clamp 4" ($6)
-Dry duct 8' ($10)

I already had one of those small 4" Walmart fans.

Basically I used the existing metal piece from the econolight, I attached the 4" hose clamp to the metal piece and to the glass. I then attached the duct on the other side with metal tape (ghetto, but cheap and effective) At the other end of the duct I attached the fan with the tape as well and directed it to blow into the attic. Pretty easy setup.
And pictures!


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the only problem i see with that tube you just made is how does the air pass though the base of the socket there are only the 2 really small screw holes on that thing but if its working ill just shut the fuck up lol
looks awesome by the way
we should start some sort of 150 watt club here on riu......

dirtbagg said:

we should start some sort of 150 watt club here on riu......

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seconded...

Well I am half retarded and I knew it couldn't be that easy, so here is an update of the cooltube, much better!

bxke1414 said:

Well I am half retarded and I knew it couldn't be that easy, so here is an update of the cooltube, much better!

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It's better but the other end still needs some ducting. Im guessing you currently have the fan on the duct taking in air?

The duct goes up to the attic where a fan pulls hot air out. The other behind the light is just there.

well you should have an intake from a cool source of air. It will cool the lights much better and allow you to put the light closer, which is the whole point of a cool tube.

Alrighty sounds good.

dirtbagg said:

we should start some sort of 150 watt club here on riu......

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leggoeggo said:

seconded...

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Thirdeded...? Count me in.

I will join.

maybe even make it the econo 150 hps group??