Are Mh and Hps Bulbs Interchangeable

Both Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium bulbs are part of the HID family of bulbs. … These bulbs cannot be interchanged without changing their ballast, the regulating element in all light bulbs. Their operation is a bit different and they therefore require different ballasts.

Can you use a HPS bulb in a MH fixture?

Both Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium bulbs are part of the HID family of bulbs. … These bulbs cannot be interchanged without changing their ballast, the regulating element in all light bulbs. Their operation is a bit different and they therefore require different ballasts.

Can you use a HPS bulb without a ballast?

You can’t run an HPS bulb without a fitting ballast. At best you’re going to break the bulb, and in the worst case scenario you’re setting an explosion up. A ballast is what powers your HPS bulbs.