How can i convert my light to vertical ?

[420tyme]

I have a 150w hps but its not vertical ,

would it work if i take it out the reflector its in and let it hang ?

here is a pic of my hps

whats the best way to convert it to a vertical ?

i would love for it to be vertical but if i cant then so be it

thanks for any info guys .

 

[jm420]

Yes you cantake the socket out of the reflector, Just make sure the bulb says universal.If it happens to say horizontal you'll need a new bulb.

 

[hippydan]

What jm420 said is quite correct. It's nice to see more people using small setups try to make the switch over to vertical.

 

[GreenBlade]

and beware of nasty burns

 

[420tyme]

ok thanks guys ,

so it absolutely has to say universal on it ?

if i take the reflector off and turn it vertical its still the same light right ?

 

[61-50-7]

The light shouldn't care which way it's hung right? The issue is whether or not the socket can be hung vertical without putting pressure on the wire. You might need a socket designed to be hung vertical, probably costing $15-25 depending on which one you buy.

 

[StealthDragon]

the socket shouldn't matter.

The bulb should say "H" or "H-..." if it's horizontal only. If there's a "U" then it's of course universal and your good to go....take a look and see if you can see a "H" "V" or "U" printed on the bulb....if there's none of those then it's most likely universal as well. (might have a # attached to it too, like "H-34" or "s51-U" ...or something like that...I just made those up)

if i take the reflector off and turn it vertical its still the same light right ?

like same spectrum and stuff? yeh. same/same just more of it



edit: the difference between vertical and horizontal bulbs is the way the filament hangs or is attached inside afaik

 

[wiseone]

Keep us posted. I have the same set-up and have been curious as to whether it can be hung vertical.
Good luck

 

[GoozMan]

Hey, I just did this with 2 250wHPS - took them out of the hoods, spliced in some extention cord to lengthen distance to socket, and housed ballasts/capacitors/ignitors in a junction box outside of the cab to help with temps. Check out the last link in my sig