Hello everyone,
Im building a projector and im using the USHIO UHI-S400DD bulb and the E39 mogul socket.
My question is once i buy the bulb and the socket is there something else i need to buy to power the socket?
Something that can be plugged into a wall plug?
Please respond!
Thanks!
p.s. If you know of a store where i can buy these items relatively cheap let me know!
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You need a ballast.
This can be an ANSI code S51 magnetic ballast, or a 400W electronic ballast. This lamp will not work on straight household power.
If I could ask though, where did you find the S400DD lamp?
This can be an ANSI code S51 magnetic ballast, or a 400W electronic ballast. This lamp will not work on straight household power.
If I could ask though, where did you find the S400DD lamp?
QUOTE (SupraGuy @ Nov 9 2009, 12:10 PM) 
You need a ballast.
This can be an ANSI code S51 magnetic ballast, or a 400W electronic ballast. This lamp will not work on straight household power.
If I could ask though, where did you find the S400DD lamp?
This can be an ANSI code S51 magnetic ballast, or a 400W electronic ballast. This lamp will not work on straight household power.
If I could ask though, where did you find the S400DD lamp?
Oh i don't have the lamp thats just the one i wanted to use for my projector.
what about these ballasts would they work?
Ebay listing
could i wire these up to run off of house power?
Thanks
If you have 277VAC in your house, then you can, otherwise, I'd look for ones that are more appropriate to your household voltage.
(I'm assuming that you DON'T have 277VAC in your house -- most people don't.)
(I'm assuming that you DON'T have 277VAC in your house -- most people don't.)
QUOTE (SupraGuy @ Nov 19 2009, 02:35 PM)
If you have 277VAC in your house, then you can, otherwise, I'd look for ones that are more appropriate to your household voltage.
(I'm assuming that you DON'T have 277VAC in your house -- most people don't.)
(I'm assuming that you DON'T have 277VAC in your house -- most people don't.)
Dang! Yea my house is 110.
Is there something cheap out there that could amp up my 110 to 277?
QUOTE (naitogunjin @ Nov 21 2009, 12:57 PM)
Dang! Yea my house is 110.
Is there something cheap out there that could amp up my 110 to 277?
Is there something cheap out there that could amp up my 110 to 277?
You can find a 400W magnetic ballast with a 110V tap on them. If you live in or near a major city, most electrical supply houses have them. They're so heavy, the cost a lot to ship so its better to buy the locally.
QUOTE (bevo77 @ Nov 21 2009, 05:06 PM)
You can find a 400W magnetic ballast with a 110V tap on them. If you live in or near a major city, most electrical supply houses have them. They're so heavy, the cost a lot to ship so its better to buy the locally.
Thanks how much do they normally cost? If you don't mind?
QUOTE (naitogunjin @ Nov 21 2009, 11:06 PM)
Thanks how much do they normally cost? If you don't mind?
Where I live, they're about $45. Estimate $10-15 to ship in the continental US. Here's a link. http://www.1000bulbs.com/400-Watt-Metal-Halide-Ballast/
QUOTE (bevo77 @ Nov 22 2009, 02:22 AM)
Where I live, they're about $45. Estimate $10-15 to ship in the continental US. Here's a link. http://www.1000bulbs.com/400-Watt-Metal-Halide-Ballast/
Sweet! Thanks!
And i could use this ballast off of 110v house power?
QUOTE (SupraGuy @ Nov 19 2009, 02:35 PM)
If you have 277VAC in your house, then you can, otherwise, I'd look for ones that are more appropriate to your household voltage.
(I'm assuming that you DON'T have 277VAC in your house -- most people don't.)
(I'm assuming that you DON'T have 277VAC in your house -- most people don't.)
Hey i'm thinking about buying this bulb its extremely cheap!
Its only 4200K in color temp. but i figure it should at least be a good starter bulb.
Here's the link
1000bulbs
its showing that its only $8.82!
QUOTE (naitogunjin @ Nov 22 2009, 11:45 AM)
Sweet! Thanks!
And i could use this ballast off of 110v house power?
And i could use this ballast off of 110v house power?
The desc says there's a 120V tap which is the equivalent to your 110V. Ignore the other taps. The bulb you mentioned in your subsequent post has a relatively low CRI. Closer to 95 the better.
QUOTE (bevo77 @ Nov 24 2009, 11:04 AM)
The desc says there's a 120V tap which is the equivalent to your 110V. Ignore the other taps. The bulb you mentioned in your subsequent post has a relatively low CRI. Closer to 95 the better.
Oh ok thanks man
You wouldn't happen to have a website you recommend for buying a bulb would you?
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