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this may seem like an odd question but could you modify a regular lamp to run a mh bulb if it has a mogul base on it such as this one... http://www.hellolights.com/methal175wat2.html and if not why ?

A Mogul base is much much larger than a regular light socket. Its about twice the size.

ok, i was just curious

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Originally Posted by digitalsteve

this may seem like an odd question but could you modify a regular lamp to run a mh bulb if it has a mogul base on it such as this one... http://www.hellolights.com/methal175wat2.html and if not why ?

No you can't and it is not because of the size of the socket, that can be worked around. It is because you need a ballast made to run a MH as they don't run off normal household current and voltage. so with out the ballast it is a no go. Also they put out a ton more heat than a normal bulb so it would melt common fixtures.

Steve