Item Code: 61-1000110
* Our 250W electric ballast will work with these!
* Fits 250W HQI
* German Made, Sold in pairs
* Sockets made of corrosion/heat resistant resin, not plastic.
* For the true do-it-yourself hobbyist! This loose set of sockets is sold without the mounting bracket, so make sure you have the proper distance when mounting them.
* Mounting bracket avaiable seperate, and highly recommended! The bulbs are a pressure fit, and if proper spacing is not achieved, bulb will not mount.
* Approx single socket dimension: 1.8" high, 1.5" long, 2" wide socket base.
* When mounting a double ended bulb, make sure not to touch the outer quartz sleeve with your bare hands. All fingerprints should be wiped off with a clean cloth soaked with alcohol.
* Do not mount "double ended" HQI type bulbs without a UV filtering glass shield!! This bulb will put out UV radiation which can damage your eyes and skin, as well as your animals in the tank. The bulb MUST BE burned behind a protective glass sheet.
FAQ:
Q. What kind of glass should I use to shield this bulb?
A. Most regular glass will filter out UV rays. Of course, we are not glass experts, so we recommend that you go to your local Hardware Store, Glass Shop or Frame Store to find out which glass will filter the most UV. You can use tempered glass, since HQI type bulbs burn at a very hot temp, but are not required to.
Q. The end of my bulb chipped while I installed it. What can I do??
A. Unfortunately, the manufacturer will not accept any kinds of returns for bulbs broken or chipped by the user. If it wasn't damaged during shipment, there's nothing we can really do. Be extra careful while installing these bulbs.
Note: ALL Do It Yourself (i.e. "DIY") sockets, ballasts, parts, pieces, etc, are sold as functioning parts alone. HelloLights will not warrant these parts unless they are properly installed by a certified electrician. Please be sure you know how to properly install all DIY items.
Warning: Insufficient contact between any bulb and its socket can result in an electrical arc, and possible damage to the bulb and socket. MAKE SURE you have a firm contact with ALL:
Metal Halide HQI bulbs & sockets.
CF/VHO/HO/NO fluorescent bulbs and sockets. Fluorescent bulbs should never be operated if they are positioned at an odd angle in the socket, and should be mounted perpendicular to the socket face.
Call us toll free (877-995-2677) if you do not understand this. Thank you.