Ceramic metal halide?

MorroN

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Nov 27, 2011

• #1

Anyone used these bulbs? Not a lot of info out there on these. Ive just bought a cheap 150w rx7 MH floodlight on ebay, Im wondering if I can put a CMH bulb in it?

Cheers

 

SCARHOLE

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Nov 27, 2011

• #2

MH usualy come in 175w?
150w MH are usually CMH.

Got a link to what you got for a closer look?

 

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mrmadcow

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Nov 27, 2011

• #3

most CMHs need a HPS ballast to work

 

unohu69

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Nov 27, 2011

• #4

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MorroN

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Nov 28, 2011

• #5

SCARHOLE said:

MH usualy come in 175w?
150w MH are usually CMH.

Got a link to what you got for a closer look?

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Yeah sure mate, heres a link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCC-Metal-Halide-150W-Indoor-Display-Shop-Floodlight-Light-JC16036BLK-/220901844552?pt=UK_BOI_Lights_Lighting_ET&hash=item336ec6a648

It takes the RX7 double ended lamps, picked it up cheap second hand and it came with a 4000k normal MH bulb, I just want to know if I can slot CMH 150w double ender in there and use it for the complete cycle. Cheers

 

SCARHOLE

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Nov 29, 2011

• #6

I looked at em an I think the Rx7 150w are made just for CMH.
You might call the Mfgr, or check them for PDF s on it.
But I'd say it looks like your CMH will work.

 

WattSaver

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Nov 29, 2011

• #7

Check the ANSI rating of the fixture you have, you will need a bulb with the same rating. This is what I found for a 150w CMH bulb
ANSI Code: M142/E M102/E M81/E here's a bulb link http://www.lightingsupply.com/cdm150-td-942.aspx
I use CMH and would recommend the bulb. I've got two 400w bulbs in one large hood. It kicks ass