What compares to 250Watt HID Hallides?

[71gtx]

Hey guys, new to the forum. I have some questions about the lighting i use for my business.

I use 2 250Watt Metal HID Hallide Lights from France Former to power the interior of a large trailer for lighting. I need this much light, more would be ok but less will not work for me. However, I am tired of running these lights off of a generator.

I am trying to find a lighting system that will provide similar lighting but that I can wire into my truck without hurting my charging system. Some people mentioned candlepower lights that are mounted on boats? Any ideas, suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cmacclel]

Hey guys, new to the forum. I have some questions about the lighting i use for my business.

I use 2 250Watt Metal HID Hallide Lights from France Former to power the interior of a large trailer for lighting. I need this much light, more would be ok but less will not work for me. However, I am tired of running these lights off of a generator.

I am trying to find a lighting system that will provide similar lighting but that I can wire into my truck without hurting my charging system. Some people mentioned candlepower lights that are mounted on boats? Any ideas, suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated.

I think Metal Halides are the most light for power available.You would not be be able to run a similar output system off of a vehicle battery and charging system. My 175 watt Metal halide yard light outputs 10,000 lumens. A high efficiency Halogen needs 24v and 10 amps to accomplish this same 10,000 lumen rating.

Mac

 

[billhess]

2 250 MH lights use 590 watts of electricity producing 34,000 lumens.

1 180 watt LOW pressure sodium light use 220 watts and produces 33,000 lumens.

Down side yellowish light with poor color rendition. Upside a lot less power draw. Low pressure sodium lights are hard to find and expensive. There is a company out of new york that makes 12V DC ballasts for them.