Weird HPS cooling solution

[dz3ngara]

I was trying to cool my 250w hps without a cooltube and what I figured out is to cool the bulb from the top of the reflector using a cradle spot I made in which I put one of those square frozen thingies made from super hard plastic and it works AMAZING. My question is, in long term will this harm the bulb, so far it's doing great, my logic is in winter the fixtures get covered in snow and they work, so any electricians or experts chime in.

 

[Brettman]

Square frozen thing?

 

[JoeBlow5823]

Square frozen thing?

This guy.

 

[dz3ngara]

a square plastic container that you fill with water and freeze holds 500ml

 

[JoeBlow5823]

a square plastic container that you fill with water and freeze holds 500ml

Your going to continually swap this out every few hours to cool your light?

 

[Brettman]

Lmao so you put an ice pack on your light?

 

[Brettman]

Please post a picture for us. We could all use a good laugh right about now.

 

[dz3ngara]

works for 6 hours, and yeah I work from home so It's like changing diapers. I wanna know if it's bad for the bulb, if not I'm gonna increase the surface area, more ice more time.

 

[JoeBlow5823]

works for 6 hours, and yeah I work from home so It's like changing diapers. I wanna know if it's bad for the bulb, if not I'm gonna increase the surface area, more ice more time.

I mean it will probably be fine seems like a huge hassle though. Run an air conditioner?

 

[Kassiopeija]

OP have you tried the wet towel yet? it also drip feeds the outer plants...

 

[dz3ngara]

nope I'm on top of my electric bill budget a 250w hps and two 50w led cobs

 

[dz3ngara]

OP have you tried the wet towel yet? it also drip feeds the outer plants...

and also it's exciting because you never know when you're gonna wake up to a fire

 

[Kassiopeija]

Run an air conditioner

or a ventilator against the lamp or reflector

 

[spek9]

I was trying to cool my 250w hps without a cooltube and what I figured out is to cool the bulb from the top of the reflector using a cradle spot I made in which I put one of those square frozen thingies made from super hard plastic and it works AMAZING. My question is, in long term will this harm the bulb, so far it's doing great, my logic is in winter the fixtures get covered in snow and they work, so any electricians or experts chime in.

I'd recommend against putting a plastic bottle of liquid in direct contact at the top of a hot HID lamp fixture.

In fact, your answer can be gotten by asking yourself this: Does the instruction manual of the light show you how to properly affix an ice pack to the lamp?

This is the kind of thing that causes hair dryer manufacturers to affix labels such as "Do not use in the shower". Do we need new labels on every lamp: "Do not put liquid filled bottles anywhere near this fixture"?

 

[dz3ngara]

or a ventilator against the lamp or reflector

I gotta an inline 5" and a regular 12" fan but this thing allows me to touch the plants it's crazy, you can hold your hand on the bulb

 

[dz3ngara]

I'd recommend against putting a plastic bottle of liquid in direct contact at the top of a hot HID lamp fixture.

In fact, your answer can be gotten by asking yourself this: Does the instruction manual of the light show you how to properly affix an ice pack to the lamp?

not really a danger if there is no chance of spilling

 

[spek9]

not really a danger if there is no chance of spilling

You do know that heat can melt plastic, yes?

 

[JoeBlow5823]

I gotta an inline 5" and a regular 12" fan but this thing allows me to touch the plants it's crazy, you can hold your hand on the bulb

Is the bulb warm and erect? Do you pet the bulb? Do you stroke the bulb?

 

[dz3ngara]

You do know that heat can melt plastic, yes?

you must read my post, I made a "cradle" that prevents that

 

[Kassiopeija]

you can hold your hand on the bulb

dont touch with your greasy fingers!