its been a couple years since i pulled out my gear and have noticed that i dont have my socket for 70 watt HPS bulbs...the lights have a standard size socket, like a regular bulb...what im wondering is, can i hook up a regular socket to my ballast system without any problems?
Yes, as long as the socket used is rated at 70+ watts and the correct volts. Does your HPS have the standard black and white wires with a green ground wire? I'd be careful with what socket you choose to use because those bulbs can get hot, I don't know about only 70 watts... but I'd look for something that's not cheap plastic.