I have an used wall pack luminary -cabinet and glass only- it was originaly equipped with a 175 watts metal halide lamp. My question is, can I put on it a 250 watts mercury vapor lamp (lamp and ballast) in this cabinet? , is this safe?.
2007-04-11 16:04:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there is no code violation in doing it , may be a little more energy efficient, heat wont be an issue so i would say yes
2007-04-11 16:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by outg426 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'd buy an entire fixture if I wanted the upgrade. You might spend a wad on the new ballast kit and lamp to find out it won't fit into the old fixture. Buying the new one will be less aggravation also.
2007-04-12 14:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. But it would probably cost about the same to buy a complete light. The components are expensive.
2007-04-11 16:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So you want to build a grow cabinet? With the moisture, I doubt it will be safe. You are asking for a fire.
2007-04-11 16:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by edjumacation 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say, if it doesn't get too hot, then you'll be OK.
2007-04-11 16:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋