AKA jaigandhi5
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the one i need is $94 in that store....Originally Posted by Darth Sushi
http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=474
and the store that tracydani listed doesnt ship to canada....
i found a store which is 30miles from my house and selling it for $75CDN
but whats the advantage of having an E Ballast over a metal halide
Sushi Lord
Coil & Core ballast usually are not encased, heavy, sometimes will buzz a lot more and runs usually hotter. It also looks like an expose transformer.
An Electronic ballast have the nice casing, solid state and generates less heat.
As for metal-halide, you must match the type of ballast to the type of bulb. Example: you CANNOT use a metal-halide bulb with a High pressure sodium ballast. They must be the same!
Most people prefer metal-halide bulbs for DIY projectors because they tend to produce a whiter light. I think the others are more yellowish.
Last edited by Darth Sushi; 08-26-2005 at 06:46 PM.
AKA jaigandhi5
BT Rep: +7
this is the bulb:Coil & Core ballast usually are not encased, heavy, sometimes will buzz a lot more and runs usually hotter. It also looks like an expose transformer.
An Electronic ballast have the nice casing, solid state and generates less heat.
As for metal-halide, you must match the type of ballast to the type of bulb. Example: you cannot use a metal-halide bulb with a High pressure sodium ballast.
Most people prefer metal-halide bulbs for DIY projectors because they tend to produce a whiter light. I think the others are more yellowish.
https://secure.lumenlab.com/shop/product.php?id=30
Note: This lamp can ONLY be used with an HPS ANSI S51 ballast or the Lumenlab eBallast
i need a ANSI S51 Ballast which is the high pressure sodium ballast...
anyways i did some calculations...and if i buy most of all my parts from LL it comes up to a grand total of $470including a used 15" LCD and if i buy the ballast from another place it comes to $430
the $470 has a e ballast
the $430 has the high pressure sodium ballast
btw these are Canadian prices
Last edited by Spicker; 08-26-2005 at 05:34 PM.
Sushi Lord
That's a metal-halide bulb which requires a metal-halide ballast!
Remember, there are only 2 types of ballast: electronic and coil&core.
Both ballasts can be either metal-halide, high pressure sodium, mercury vaper, Fluorescent, etc. BUT both bulb and ballast must be the same type for it to work. You can use a MH-bulb with both a electronic or coil&core ballast, as long as either ballast are also both MH. HOWever, you CANNOT use a MH bulb with a sodium ballast or vice-versa.
It's probably better to get the bulb and ballast from the same store.
Last edited by Darth Sushi; 08-26-2005 at 07:25 PM.
AKA jaigandhi5
BT Rep: +7
but the bulb from the store has to be ANSI: S51That's a metal-halide bulb which requires a metal-halide ballast!
Remember, there are only 2 types of ballast: electronic and coil&core.
Both ballasts can be either metal-halide, high pressure sodium, mercury vaper, Fluorescent, etc. BUT both bulb and ballast must be the same type for it to work. You can use a MH-bulb with both a electronic or coil&core ballast, as long as either ballast are also both MH. HOWever, you CANNOT use a MH bulb with a sodium ballast or vice-versa.
It's probably better to get the bulb and ballast from the same store.
and the metal halide ballast is not S51
i guess ill just buy from the store
Here is another option that has been talked about....
bulb - Part # 40124 Venture 400w ED28 = $35.48
mogul - E39 = $4.50
ballast - V90D612 = $66.85
This is found at the link I gave you, but you can find it elsewhere as well. It is a less expensive set up with the coil and core type ballast. Just remember for the light, the more lumens and higher color temperature is better too.
Sushi Lord
My bad, I think you're right... that is a HPS bulb. LumenLab has a confusing way of listing their bulbs. My friend bought the complete kit, which is MH and I assumed that the single bulb was a replacement for the kit but upon further review it is an HPS and I don't see a replacement MH listed. Sorry for the confusion.but the bulb from the store has to be ANSI: S51
and the metal halide ballast is not S51
i guess ill just buy from the store
we want your oil!
i got the stuff!
apparently the power pack for the monitor has blown up though
i got halfway through dismantling it and found what looks like carpet tape holding the board down. i'm presuming there's tracks in it. i'm gonna wait for our ben to get back cos he's teh_roka at electronical stuff.
hopefully i'll be watching something on a 12 foot screen tonight. i dunno if i dare watch a tale of two sisters on my own
i'll post pics tomorrow or tonight
Sushi Lord
Hot damn you're quick! Please post your specs along with the pics.i got the stuff!
apparently the power pack for the monitor has blown up though
i got halfway through dismantling it and found what looks like carpet tape holding the board down. i'm presuming there's tracks in it. i'm gonna wait for our ben to get back cos he's teh_roka at electronical stuff.
hopefully i'll be watching something on a 12 foot screen tonight. i dunno if i dare watch a tale of two sisters on my own
i'll post pics tomorrow or tonight
we want your oil!
i'll make sure to document any problems encountered and how to get around em too.
seriously i can't see any potential problems though. i think i'm gonna make a wooden box and use duct tape to block any light leaks.
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