HPS retrofit bulbs on non-HX ballasts « on: April 02, 2021, 03:41:34 AM » Author: HomeBrewLamps
What are the long term consequences of this? I heard from someone that it may destroy the ballast. Is this true?
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	Re: HPS retrofit bulbs on non-HX ballasts « Reply #1 on: April 02, 2021, 07:47:19 AM » Author: dor123
Operating saturated vapour HPS lamps retrofits for MV lamps on CWA, will cause the lamp to work at a dangerously high current. For CWA ballasts, there are unsaturated lamps like EYE SunLux ACE or Philips Ceramalux Retrolux.
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	Re: HPS retrofit bulbs on non-HX ballasts « Reply #2 on: April 02, 2021, 07:59:15 AM » Author: Lumex120
This is what you would want for the lowbay fixtures. https://www.ebay.com/itm/nos-eye-sunlux-nh150ce-bt28-mogul-hps-light-bulb/401247931057?hash=item5d6c3d8ab1:g:poMAAOSw0TlYXWXN They're a bit pricey and not a single one has sold, so maybe they'll come down in price soon.
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	Re: HPS retrofit bulbs on non-HX ballasts « Reply #3 on: April 03, 2021, 01:20:07 AM » Author: wide-lite 1000
In my case it toasted the lamps ! Both the 360w and the 880w lamps I have were new in the sleeves. both ran fine for a few minutes but now constantly cycle even on a HX ballast .
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