When you want to use a MH bulb in an HPS ballast you must use a conversion bulb. It must be the same wattage as the HPS bulb
it would be ok in a circuit which didn't need a light bulb.
It can, but if you're wanting to run a 120v light bulb on DC, you'll need 120v DC to get the rated output. That's a lot of batteries. It's easier, and more sensible, to find a DC rated light bulb, such as an RV bulb.
To make a simple series circuit to light a bulb, the simplest components are a power source (such as a battery); a switch (to turn the power on or off); the bulb (obviously !); and some wires to connect everything together.
The bulb may be faulty or loose, there may be a loose wire or the battery may be in need of replacement.
That will vary on the manufacture and quality of the bulb. There is no set amount of lumens for a 40 watt halogen or any kind of bulb for that matter. To find out the lumen output you need to look at the box it came in as it should be stated. If you don't have the box it may be tricky to find out. You will have to see if you can find the manufacture somewhere on the bulb then google it and check the specs. It's probably safe to say its going to be around 500 lumens on average.
To ignite a 400W electronic metal halide or high pressure sodium bulb, you need to ensure that the power supply is connected and turned on. These bulbs require a ballast to regulate the electrical current, so make sure the ballast is functioning properly. Once everything is set up, simply turn on the power switch, and the bulb should ignite.
No. The bulb has to match the ballast wattage exactly. And you can't interchange different lamps (like metal halide) either. The ballast is specific to that wattage and lamp type. The bulb will either burn out quickly or just not work properly at all
For a 400W metal halide bulb, you will typically need a 14-gauge wire and a 20-amp breaker. However, it is recommended to consult the bulb's manufacturer specifications to ensure the correct wire size and breaker are used for safety and efficiency.
Technically yes.But you need to check the practicality of it.
In most cases a cfl bulb can be replaced with an incandescent bulb as long as the base matches. for an example: if a cfl bulb has a GU24 base an incandescent bulb will not work! Also, ensure the wattage of the bulb does not exceed manufacturers rating.
You can generally determine if a halophane light is metal halide or high pressure sodium by looking at the color of the light it emits. Metal halide lights produce a white or bluish-white light, while high pressure sodium lights emit a yellowish-orange light. Additionally, you can refer to the manufacturer's specifications or labels on the light fixture for more information.
Had this problem myself. You can't just pull out the bulb. You need to remove the metal clip first(clip is around the base of the bulb holder)and then pull out the bulb. Don't forget to put the clip back on after replacing the bulb.
It seems most likely to me that the ballast of the dim one is bad--metal halide bulbs aren't simply connected to the 120 V line voltage but need a "ballast" for several functions, including producing a high enough voltage to start them and regulating the current through them. If one was bad (or was designed for a different bulb), that would explain everything. One other possibility is that there's a wiring problem and either the dim one isn't getting a full 120 V, or the others are getting more than 120 V. If this is a three-phase commercial installations there are various ways to mis-wire things and get odd voltages; in a residential system, you'd pretty much either have 120 or 240, and the 240 would probably quickly overheat a ballast made for 120, so that doesn't sound likely.
you don't need a bulb
The connector has a metal clip on it. You need to depress the metal clip and remove the connector at the same time by wiggling the connector. You will need to use a screwdriver to depress the metal clip. It is tight in there so you may have to push a few wire protectors out of the way. Once you have the connector off you will need to rotate the bulb housing clockwise. I have only have replaced the passenger side so I can not say for sure about the drivers side housing rotation. I exerted a slight clockwise pressure on the protruding connector, with a screwdriver, and it rotates less than 1/4 turn. Remove the bulb and housing, change the bulb. Check bulb then assemble in reverse order. This can save you $20-$30.
First, you will need the mini light bulb Second, you will need the crank Third, you'll need the metal lid Fourth, you will need the generator thingy Fifth, you will need a small PVC pipe Sixth, you will need a red and blue wire Last, you will need a crank Mini light bulb connected to the small PVC pipe, small PVC pipe connected to the rectangle plank, rectangle plank connected to a metal lid, metal lid connected to a crank, and crank connected to a blue and red wire. You will put the glue on the generator thingy. Put on the red wire connects to the blue wire And there! A generator
You would need to use a transformer to step down the voltage from 240V to 120V. Make sure to select a transformer that is rated for the power consumption of the metal halide lamp and have a qualified electrician perform the installation to ensure safety and proper operation.