Last additions - Quick Project: Adding a E26 base onto a B22YD based 55w SOX lamp

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Filename:	Photo117.jpg
Album name:	MercuryVapor175 / lamps
Keywords:	Lamps
Wattage:	55w
Lamp Type:	Low Pressure Sodium (SOX)
Filesize:	156 KiB
Date added:	May 18, 2013
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DateTime Original:	2013:05:18 21:08:25
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streetlight98

[May 18, 2013 at 11:39 PM]

I've always wondered, why don't they make LPS lamps with screw bases?

joe_347V

[May 19, 2013 at 12:08 AM]

I think it's because the bayonet base makes it foolproof to correctly align the lamp in the fixture. LPS is often quite finicky about what position you run them in.

Oh and if you want one of these with a screw base. Go to eBay and type in "B-22 adapter" and you'll see a bunch of adapters. The adapters might need trimming though. Neutral

MercuryVapor175

[May 19, 2013 at 03:16 PM]

Eh it works, so its ok (I will have a pic of it up and running soon)

joe_347V

[May 19, 2013 at 07:45 PM]

Well, I guess it does but I prefer leaving my lamps original.

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Gallery of Lights

Quick Project: Adding a E26 base onto a B22YD based 55w SOX lamp

Soldering (the hot gluing) a medium base from a busted CFL onto the existing base (B22YD) bayonet base to a 55 watt low pressure sodum vapor lamp. Done so that I could use this lamp with a fluorescent ballast a pulse rated medium base to run this light.