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immeum
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 Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 11:03 pm Post subject: yard light wattage |
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| Hello! We have a high pressure sodium yard light and the bulb burnt out. We want to replace it but are unable to figure out the wattage. It is not written on the bulb nor the fixture. I have seen the statement online that you must use the wattage the fixture itself calls for otherwise the light will not work. Is this true? I can understand that if it was rated at say 70 it would be foolish to use a 150 watt but if it was rated at 150 and you put in a 70 that wouldn't be dangerous, but apparently it wouldn't work? There are so many different sizes available and they are way too expensive to buy to guess which one will work! How can I figure out what size we need?! Thanks! |
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vince knight
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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It should say on the control gear or ballast what size lamp it will control.
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immeum
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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| thank you Vince. We have looked and cannot find it written there. Is replacing the entire fixture something I can do myself? I have NO experience with wiring whatsoever........... |
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vince knight
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| Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Then I would leave it to a pro, these fittings produce very high voltages  |
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immeum
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| Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok sounds like good advice. Thanks very much. |
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