Certain bulb for vertical??

sohighifly

sohighifly

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So heres my question I have an ultrasun 400w MH 7500k bulb that I want to use.It is a different shape than what I am use to.Is there certain bulbs that can bung hung vertically or are they universal? The reason I ask is because I just switched to vert socket this morning and when I first fired up the ballast the bulb looked like it was flickering between a white light and a more orange hue.Thanks RIU
 
Sand4x105

Sand4x105

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Bulbs/Lamps are universal, it can be hung in any direction....
When you fired it up [today for first time] you just were standing and looking....
Prob does it everytime...
I see no issues, your problem is done....
 
sohighifly

sohighifly

Well-Known Member
Okay so it is good that I never take anyone's word for things.In my case I actually found the specs for my lamp and it is in fact a universal mount.For anyone reading this thread there is bad information posted by others and lamps are infact not ALL universal.It is a good thing mine was or peoples misinformation could have caused damage,fire or anything else.Case in point.
 

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Sir.Ganga

Sir.Ganga

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Sand4x105 said:
Bulbs/Lamps are universal, it can be hung in any direction....
When you fired it up [today for first time] you just were standing and looking....
Prob does it everytime...
I see no issues, your problem is done....
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No actually they make three types... horz., vert, and universal. They will work but you will not get the longevety from the bulb.
 
FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
Bulbs are stamped with their position code. They come in horizontal install, verticle install, or a Un Universal install. You can interchange them but they wear out faster if not made for the mounting position they are placed in. I just make sure I get a Un universal mount bulb usually from Pulse or Digilux now adays. occasionally a Universal from hortilux.
 
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