using a hps/mh security light
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SKOOBYDOOBIE
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THIS IS funny A week ago i purchesd 3 lights from homedepot and they were 2 security 75wattMHs and one security 80wattCFLs and i opend them up and i was like wtf damm it stupid me i gotta wire this shit up well doing it the way explained on this thread workes it is exact same way i figured out how to wire my lights its pretty darn easy and it does only take about 30 min
and for all three of those lights it only cost me 90$ take a look at the clearence tables at your local lows or home depot .....
and as for the stuff i needed to do the wireing with i found all that stuff in my garage .....
yes the temp of these lamps do get hot but its nothing 2 little fans wont help .......
Great thred tho
and for all three of those lights it only cost me 90$ take a look at the clearence tables at your local lows or home depot .....
and as for the stuff i needed to do the wireing with i found all that stuff in my garage .....
yes the temp of these lamps do get hot but its nothing 2 little fans wont help .......
Great thred tho
once you open it up and see what you have to do its almost self explanatory, but if you have a question dont hesitate to ask....
if your not skecthed about ordering off the internet and want a hps or mh light for dirt cheap this is a good site....
e-conolight Official Home Page
e-conolight Official Home Page
The Doobster
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so glad i found this, ty ty, finally ready to get started...peace
I got a Regent 70 watt HPS security light. I took it apart and rewired it in a aluminum fixture I made. I followed all the steps except I didn't make it a remote ballast because I didn't have an extra extension cord. Instead, all the parts are in the one aluminum box with the socket screwed to the top. I plan on making a reflector and hanging 2 such lights horizontally to grow 2-3 plants.Only problem is I haven't got that far because the damn thing wont work! I wired it correctly but when I plug it in to the wall outlet in my room nothing happens... at all. No ballast buzzing, no light even flickering, nothing.
I know the extension cord I'm using is good. The bulb, ballast, ignitor, and socket are all new and look good. I've gone through the wiring MANY times to make sure its correct. But I cant get this light to turn on!! Does anyone know what the problem might be???
chronicwise
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did u make sure the light senor is covered up ? PUT DUCT TAPE over the sensor usually a little circular computer chip thingey on the side of the lamp>>>> THIS needs to be covered up prior to plugging it in SO THE LIGHT (meant to be outdoor flood light) TURNS ON thinking its DARK>>> IF YOU DONT COVER THE SENSOR it wont light up even if u did all wiring right, make sense? BECAUSE the sensor is not covered and your lamp thinks its daylight so wont turn the bulb on>>> aka night sensor these lamps are typical to have>>> hope that helps!!
Dont mean to burst a bubble but the forum was started a few years ago (i dropped by to see if I could create a cheap HID light). after reading the instructions (I have a above average understanding of wiring and such) I began investigating prices and whatnot. Now I have no idea about quality of products but for the cost of buying a system you would spend barely more (if any) than buying a outside light. The idea was sound, but I think that over time prices have gone down and quality is more consistent (between brands and production).
In conclusion, in my opinion, it seems the long way around now to try this as opposed to just buying a light kit (whole set).
In conclusion, in my opinion, it seems the long way around now to try this as opposed to just buying a light kit (whole set).
