Growdict
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thats an error, it should be 424.22 see link http://hydrobuilder.com/grow-light-bulbs-ballasts-hoods/lec-grow-lights.html?manufacturer=659. if you can get one for that price, it sounds like a good buy.
I actually have one running currently and have had no problems so far(knock on wood) just in the market for a second.Watch out for phantom gear; @dbkick had some and they gave him problems. Maybe he can chime in with more details and how he got the issue resolved.
Not sure but I think this was a bad batch of ballasts because I've also heard other stories of how some of the first phantom cmh had a intermittent random flicker that a reset fixed. I and a friend bought several , the friend is actually the one that caught it because he didn't run his on a timer and was just running 24/7 (which mh is not really designed for) , after he told me about the flicker he was seeing I kept an eye on mine more and found it had the same issues as his. There has already been a revision in design from what I understand and hydrofarm will more than likely refund or exchange any of the defective batch because it's a known issue.Watch out for phantom gear; @dbkick had some and they gave him problems. Maybe he can chime in with more details and how he got the issue resolved.
I've had a couple customers bring back bad ones and it has been zero hassle getting hydrofarm to warranty them. Here is the best price i've found them for yet. https://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/phantom-315w-ceramic-metal-halide-grow-light-3100k.htmlNot sure but I think this was a bad batch of ballasts because I've also heard other stories of how some of the first phantom cmh had a intermittent random flicker that a reset fixed. I and a friend bought several , the friend is actually the one that caught it because he didn't run his on a timer and was just running 24/7 (which mh is not really designed for) , after he told me about the flicker he was seeing I kept an eye on mine more and found it had the same issues as his. There has already been a revision in design from what I understand and hydrofarm will more than likely refund or exchange any of the defective batch because it's a known issue.
I bought a dozen bare kits of lamp and Philips Advance 210/315W LFSW ballasts, I paid $190 each plus shipping. Unfortunately, it seems that Advanced Lighting Tech is out of business and that avenue of purchase is no longer available.Not sure but I think this was a bad batch of ballasts because I've also heard other stories of how some of the first phantom cmh had a intermittent random flicker that a reset fixed. I and a friend bought several , the friend is actually the one that caught it because he didn't run his on a timer and was just running 24/7 (which mh is not really designed for) , after he told me about the flicker he was seeing I kept an eye on mine more and found it had the same issues as his. There has already been a revision in design from what I understand and hydrofarm will more than likely refund or exchange any of the defective batch because it's a known issue.
$424? Can get SS lec 315 for that.I bought a dozen bare kits of lamp and Philips Advance 210/315W LFSW ballasts, I paid $190 each plus shipping. Unfortunately, it seems that Advanced Lighting Tech is out of business and that avenue of purchase is no longer available.
Aside from price, the reason I went this route was that he was the only guy I knew of who had 315W CMH lights with mogul socket bases, allowing me to use my existing light fixtures. It was a substantial savings for me.
The price mentioned above is very reasonable for a complete system with reflector.
Yes, that's the new style ballast , they've even changed the casing., unfortunately I don't buy anything phantom since I've had 3 of 3 returned. They are decent about exchange or refund though. I had a phantom 1kw, phantom DE and phantom cmh all go back.I've had a couple customers bring back bad ones and it has been zero hassle getting hydrofarm to warranty them. Here is the best price i've found them for yet. https://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/phantom-315w-ceramic-metal-halide-grow-light-3100k.html
Ah I see you meant the one at $330, yes that is a decent price especially considering they even come with the lamp.I bought a dozen bare kits of lamp and Philips Advance 210/315W LFSW ballasts, I paid $190 each plus shipping. Unfortunately, it seems that Advanced Lighting Tech is out of business and that avenue of purchase is no longer available.
Aside from price, the reason I went this route was that he was the only guy I knew of who had 315W CMH lights with mogul socket bases, allowing me to use my existing light fixtures. It was a substantial savings for me.
The price mentioned above is very reasonable for a complete system with reflector.
Seriously the reflectors aren't all that. You can buy a sunplix 315 ballast that has a lot more features than the phantom for $150, I've found OG reflectors for $110 new, mogul to pgz adapter $25 , mogul extension $10 , $85 for Solis lamp.Thanks for the link, I'm gonna give it a go for that price. That is like paying 230-240 for hood and ballast.
Have a link for the sunplix for 150?Seriously the reflectors aren't all that. You can buy a sunplix 315 ballast that has a lot more features than the phantom for $150, I've found OG reflectors for $110 new, mogul to pgz adapter $25 , mogul extension $10 , $85 for Solis lamp.
And in the cooler months all I have to do is pull the mogul adapters switch out ballast to a hortilux platinum or sunplix 860 cmh and screw in the allstart 860.
Have a link for the sunplix for 150?
Thank you my friend I see bout a pound!That looks really really nice Dave. :0)
I have mine in a 4x2 tent with a/c room at 74 tent stays 74-78 with a mountain air 4x16 filter and a hurricane 171cfm with a PHC variac at 60%. These lights are cooler but I came from 3 1000w HPS with a/c in a basement and I did not care about odors. This size setup is all new to me, but I am very very impressed with the 315 CMH so far.Awesome! If I have the ac running, I can get it as cool as needed. Real happy to have 80 with it being almost 90 outside. Only thing on now is an exhaust fan that pulls air from under the house. Can't wait to hook up the lec's
That's some fire, bro- pretty frost rails on those.Crammed in a 7x7 8 plants ; Day 33 of Flower ---- it's all in the details.... Great job everyone! thank you RIU!View attachment 3753416 View attachment 3753417 View attachment 3753418 View attachment 3753419 View attachment 3753420 View attachment 3753421