Converted halogen floor uplighter still kicking.

Back in 2016 I got a 300w halogen floor uplighter and converted it to 35w HID.
It gets used most evenings and almost all day during those dark winter days.
Certainly clocking up the hours and the GE 830 CMH gives off a very nice colour indeed.

I used a Philips electronic ballast but I had to replace the cable as the capacitance on the original was slightly too high for reliable starting every time.
I also had to change the lampholder after a year to a proper VS halide rated one as the spring contacts weakened in the original and you could hear the bad connection arcing during ignition or restrike.