Philips MasterColor® Ceramic Metal Halide?

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Hi i recently ordered a 250watt



250 Watt Vertical CDM250S50/V/O/4K/ALTO $52.00 USD


250 Watt HPS Ballast Kit
Price $51.00 USD



im wondering if these are good??


also what does mean open fixture??

will i only get the bulb and a ballast? i need a fixture??a thing that reflect no?a cab?whats the real name....a socket?how does that work?



SOURCE : http://advancedtechlighting.com/cdmed18.htm (1000watt maximum)

 

[T.H.Cammo]

im wondering if these are good??
Yes, but you might want to second guess your choice of a "vertical" bulb, they are meant to be operated in an "upright" position rather than "sideways" - it really depends on what the reflector will accept.

also what does mean open fixture??
Open fixture means that there is no protective shield (usually tempered glass) surrounding the bulb, in case of "Popping - Breaking or Exploding. A "Closed Fixture" acts like a "Safety Cage", containing any broken glass in case the bulb is "broken". Bulbs that are rated for use in Open Fixtures often have a plastic "Safety Coating" that acts as a sort of "container" for the bulb.

will i only get the bulb and a ballast? i need a fixture??a thing that reflect no?a cab?whats the real name....a socket?how does that work?
The ballast you ordered is most likely a "ballast replacement kit", which means it doesn't even come with a plug or a light socket, just the three main parts: a transformer, a capacitor and an ignitor (plus some misc. hardware). Yes, you will need some type of a reflector / hood / or "Cool-Tube", that has a built-in light socket.



SOURCE : http://advancedtechlighting.com/cdmed18.htm (1000watt maximum)



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If it's too late to change your order to a "Horizontal" bulb, you will probably want an umbrella style, "Parabolic Reflector" that holds the bulb in a "Straight Down" position.