What kind of MH bulb does this pedant take?

Jencylivez · #1 12/06/2007, 02:14 AM

I just got this no name MH/PC pendant for real cheap. It came with a 20,000 Mogul base bulb but i need something thats 5,500k or 6,700k. The only problem is I don't know what kind of bulb it takes. Heres a picture of the fixture

Will these bulbs work?
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=58
http://store.seacorals.net/co5mehabu17.html

Thanks ahead of time friends.

bertoni · #2 12/06/2007, 03:18 AM

I think those bulbs will fit, but does the pendant include a ballast? If so, you'll need to match the wattage for which the ballast was designed.

Jencylivez · #3 12/06/2007, 03:54 AM

Yes it does include a ballast. The original bulb was 175w and the ballast is 175w

bertoni · #4 12/06/2007, 04:15 AM

I think the bulbs should be fine, then.

michaeldaly · #5 12/06/2007, 04:22 AM

Why not just keep the 20000K bulb, it should be fine. 5500K will be really yellow.

Jencylivez · #6 12/06/2007, 09:30 AM

Its for a planted vivarium with poison dart frogs

Jencylivez · #7 12/06/2007, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the help guys, where do you suggest buying bulbs from?

bertoni · #8 12/06/2007, 07:41 PM

I've only bought bulbs for aquariums, and haven't seen a 5500 K.

Jencylivez · #9 12/06/2007, 07:52 PM

Yeah they exist, just a little less known

michaeldaly · #10 12/07/2007, 04:17 AM

5500K, go to a large hardware store or lighting supplier. They should have MH's of around that colour.

They will be nice and cheap as well.