question about hps and mh lamps

[nmate2oo2]

can you use the actual bulbs from home depot...here's a link to their cheap hps and mh bulbs...will these work...?

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100023589&navFlow=3&keyword=400+watt+hps&langId=-1&searchRedirect=400+watt+hps&storeId=10051&endecaDataBean=com.homedepot.sa.el.wc.integration.endeca.EndecaDataBean%406f3d9773&ddkey=Search

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xmi/R-100160341/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[tet1953]

With the right ballasts, don't see why not.

 

[resinousflowers]

yes they will.you will have to get a ballast and refector tho.that mh bulb should fit under most reflectors.

 

[nmate2oo2]

ok thx guys

 

[DaBong]

I just bought a 400w HPS bulb from lowes a couple of weeks ago. Working great so far.

 

[frmrboi]

Yes to the HPS as long as it works with your ballast. Ditto with the MH the catch is your cheating yourself by going with a generic standard MH bulb as the light does not produce as much growth per watt as a horticultural MH.

 

[resinousflowers]

Yes to the HPS as long as it works with your ballast. Ditto with the MH the catch is your cheating yourself by going with a generic standard MH bulb as the light does not produce as much growth per watt as a horticultural MH.

true,but it'll be good enough for vegative growth.i personally dont like those shape bulbs.

 

[nmate2oo2]

does anyone know if this ballast will work and is it fine for both hps and mh...site doesnt give me much info but im going to the store today to ask more questions

http://www.hopsandharvest.com/SS2HPS400120V.aspx

 

[nmate2oo2]

you can see the selection of lamps they have at that store...nothing under 120 bucks...why I checked home depot prices

 

[tet1953]

Weird..I don't see the wattage listed for the ballast. Where is it?

 

[FullDuplex]

does anyone know if this ballast will work and is it fine for both hps and mh...site doesnt give me much info but im going to the store today to ask more questions

http://www.hopsandharvest.com/SS2HPS400120V.aspx

Those systems seem to be HPS only unless you buy one that is made only to handle a MH. Now you can use the same HPS ballast and get a MH conversion bulb and run it on the same ballast. Its what i use on my 250, i use the conversion for veg and then the HPS for flower.

 

[tet1953]

Oh..page title..see that now. Not on the page anywhere though lol

 

[DaBong]

I have been using this one for months and it has worked great for me:
http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Switchable-Hydroponic-Pressure-GYO2002/dp/B002J7PYSU

Price was right and it comes with both MH & HPS bulbs also.

Just a suggestion.

 

[Tym]

Yeah, they will do fine.

If you have a buddy that works at a warehouse, just get him to grab you one.. Most warehouse lighting is 400w MH.

 

[tet1953]

It doesn't say anything about MH in that title though, nor does it say that it is digital/switchable, so I am guessing that this particular model is for HPS only.

 

[FullDuplex]

dude go to the link i posted below here and i think you'll find what you need. Ive used their 250 for over a year now and no issues

http://www.htgsupply.com/Category-HTGSupply-Grow-Light-Systems.asp

 

[tet1953]

When I set up last spring, I got complete digital systems that came with both bulbs (600w) for about $220 on eBay.

 

[nmate2oo2]

Those systems seem to be HPS only unless you buy one that is made only to handle a MH. Now you can use the same HPS ballast and get a MH conversion bulb and run it on the same ballast. Its what i use on my 250, i use the conversion for veg and then the HPS for flower.

ok so I would have to use these mh bulbs right and not the one from home depot

http://www.hopsandharvest.com/SOLARMAX1000WMHVEGCONVERS6-CASE.aspx

140 bucks isnt that too expensive?

 

[nmate2oo2]

I can't order online...the links ive posted are from a site of a store that's within driving range

 

[resinousflowers]

does anyone know if this ballast will work and is it fine for both hps and mh...site doesnt give me much info but im going to the store today to ask more questions

http://www.hopsandharvest.com/SS2HPS400120V.aspx

its strange that it doesnt say what bulbs the ballast is compatible with.http://www.hopsandharvest.com/SS2MH400120V.aspx but that one i found should be fine tho.it should take both bulbs eventhough it doesnt say.