Need help with 150w HPS

[Guest]

Ok, I have a 150w HPS security light that i need to make a remote ballast out of. I have a 70w hps security light allready that i use, but i never took it apart, it just hangs up, but the 150 is HUGE! so i need some help on how to wire it.

Ive been hella anxious and really nervous about taking it apart. I need to know what box i need to get at lowes, the male plug (i will be getting shortly). I need help knowing wire colors/and or pics. ive wired lights before, so it cant be too hard, its just taking it apart and thinking im going to break it that makes me very nervous. can anyone hook me up and help me? I have only grown with flouros..and it was like..4 grams a plant..that sucked but it lasted a month or two..so..will 220wHPS in flower make a lot of difference? i switched to 70w hps in the middle of my last grow (a year ago) and it didnt do much, so i dunno. but anyways..

heeeeelp

 

[Harry Gypsna]

if you have a look though these same forums, you will find a thread by me, about how to convert a low bay security light, this should give you a few pointers....

the easiest way to do the wioring without getting muddled is to rplace one wire at a time...

 

[Guest]

oh yeah, I'm sorry, I forgot to simplify that it is regent from lowes, I checked out your thread, I dont think it will help but thank you very, very much. Ive been looking around, there is info, I just need some pics, because I cant seem to place it in my mind, if that makes sense.

Thanks

 

[BudGood2006]

Maybe you should look into buying or building a new reflector. Then you could just use the light housing for the ballast. It would simplify things quite a bit, as the ballast is already mounted in the box, and just that can be a pain in the a$$. If you need any help, let me know. Peace...

 

[Guest]

hmmm...yeah, i totally need help with that. damn OG going down, and all. i dont know how to do reflectors, i havent gotten to use good lights until now...at least, not HPS, and i bought it on the day OG was down, so it figures.

I have the FAQ about wiring this light but it says 'refer to diagram' over and over, and there are no pictures! arg!

thanks again

 

[BudGood2006]

Well, here are a couple of examples of shades:

Here is a Super Sun reflector, I use these in flowering and they are an excellent reflector,
you can use them for any size bulb as the socket is adjustable. If you have the extra $$$ available, it'd be your best bet, as it is well worth it's cost, and if you decide to upgrade to a larger ballast/bulb, which you most likely will, you can use the super sun for it (I run 600w HPS and 400w MH in them, they work great!)

The socket is adjustable...




A kick ass shade.






Now, this shade I made from a few pieces of metal, the reflective from the original light, the socket from the light, and some self-tapping screws. It reflects light, how efficiently I don't know, but it's my veg light (250 MH). It was cheap to make, took some work, but overall is decent. When $$$ is available, I'm going to buy a 8 lamp t-5 flourescent for veg and phase out the 250. For now, though, it works.

Top view...




View of the underside...





I've seen people make reflectors out of darn near everything. Do a search on reflectors, shades, and diy. If you feel up to it, try building your own. But, if you can spare the $$$, a good reflector is a solid investment that you will be glad you bought, as well as requiring very little set-up. Hope that helps, peace...

 

[cannibaldudekil]

if you still need the pics to wire up your hps heres a link https://www.hempcultivation.com/420/showthread.php?t=63502

 

[stonerpanda]

Heres some pics of the finished product, mine was from an e-conolight but I followed the security light instructions on overgrow, so it should be the same.

 

[BudGood2006]

Nice! Thats the first time I've ever seen a 4 11/16" box used to house a ballast! I haven't put together many small ballasts, though.

 

[stevr59]

i just used a old pc power supply box for my ballast and a alum.turkey pan for my getto bat wing works great.

 

[Pipedream]

If you don't use the original case for the ballast, be sure the transformer portion is securly mounted to some other decent size metal container. Besides offering protection, the metal container acts as a "heat-sink" drawing excess heat safely away from the core of the unit and allowing it to dissipate into the air. Your container can be almost anything. If you look at the lower left of my "Antique TV Grow" you'll see I've used an vintage Pressure Cooker as the container for the ballast. It's cast aluminum and ideal for the job.

 

[BudGood2006]

That is one kick ass TV!

 

[ethanp711]

Yes, stopped just to look at the TV...great idea, and funny too...respect.

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