04-08-2006, 08:24 AM
[quote name='glen' post='7163' date='Aug 1 2006, 12:07 AM']hi sanyassi,
do you know how many volts your light requires?
i suspect that if you run such a powerful globe from your boat battery (presuming it provides the correct voltage), you will totally flatten the battery in less than 1 hour. if i were you, i would either take a spare battery along OR get a small petrol generator that can output the required power.
in terms of the rigging, i guess that any sturdy frame would be adequate to suspend the light. however, if the globe was made for a garden environment, then perhaps it may not tolerate the salty environment and the base may start to rust or corrode. If this is the case, then you might want to cover the external metal parts of the globe with a silicone gel or some other material that is heat and water resistant. I recommend you ask an electrician for better advice as I am no expert when it comes to electricity.
whenever you mix electricity with water there is a risk of electrocution so please be careful. You would be be advised to where rubber boots etc and take all other reasonable precautions <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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let us know how it goes.
cheers, glen <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]
Make sure you use the correct type of socket for the HPS bulb that you purchased. The HPS High Pressure Sodium bulbs require additional electronics that are inside the housing fixtures for the lights (ballast, coil, starter, etc.). I used this type of fixture and it worked quite well. It was actually a parking lot light. I think however the bulb size you chose is too high, the HPS bulbs put out a tremendous amount of light, you would be better with about 150watt size HPS.
Jon
do you know how many volts your light requires?
i suspect that if you run such a powerful globe from your boat battery (presuming it provides the correct voltage), you will totally flatten the battery in less than 1 hour. if i were you, i would either take a spare battery along OR get a small petrol generator that can output the required power.
in terms of the rigging, i guess that any sturdy frame would be adequate to suspend the light. however, if the globe was made for a garden environment, then perhaps it may not tolerate the salty environment and the base may start to rust or corrode. If this is the case, then you might want to cover the external metal parts of the globe with a silicone gel or some other material that is heat and water resistant. I recommend you ask an electrician for better advice as I am no expert when it comes to electricity.
whenever you mix electricity with water there is a risk of electrocution so please be careful. You would be be advised to where rubber boots etc and take all other reasonable precautions <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />let us know how it goes.
cheers, glen <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />[/quote]Make sure you use the correct type of socket for the HPS bulb that you purchased. The HPS High Pressure Sodium bulbs require additional electronics that are inside the housing fixtures for the lights (ballast, coil, starter, etc.). I used this type of fixture and it worked quite well. It was actually a parking lot light. I think however the bulb size you chose is too high, the HPS bulbs put out a tremendous amount of light, you would be better with about 150watt size HPS.
Jon
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