Just Bought a 400 Watt HPS for $99.95!!!

Harrekin

Harrekin

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It doesnt come with a bulb and doesnt mention a ballast, I think it basically they're trying to flog the reflectors.
 
Harrekin

Harrekin

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Ahh Im learning too :) Never saw an enclosed ballast on a air cooled reflector, makes sense I suppose!
 
MsBotwin

MsBotwin

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Harrekin said:
It doesnt come with a bulb and doesnt mention a ballast, I think it basically they're trying to flog the reflectors.
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It is an enclosed ballast system. It comes with everything except the optional glass. The whole reason I like this is the enclosed ballast, less crap on the floor of my closet!
 
gopherbuddah

gopherbuddah

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You could've spent a little more and gotten this. http://cgi.ebay.com/SWITCHABLE-HPS-METAL-HALIDE-400-watt-Grow-Light-w-mh_W0QQitemZ270604179199QQcategoryZ42225QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D270663192786%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7313810032020156029 Then you have a metal halide for your veg cycle and an hps for your flowering. The ballast is attached at the top, nothing on my closet floor. Even came with both types of bulbs an 18" batwing. This thing is crazy nice.
 
MsBotwin

MsBotwin

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Why would I want a switchable light??? I have separate veg and flower areas and both sets of lights will always be in use. I may eventually switch to MH for veg, but right now I am upgrading my whole grow closet and that is way down on my list! CFLs are fine for veg for now. I would rather spend the money on a carbon filter or CO2. JMO.
 
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kindbud27

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MsBotwin said:
Why would I want a switchable light??? I have separate veg and flower areas and both sets of lights will always be in use. I may eventually switch to MH for veg, but right now I am upgrading my whole grow closet and that is way down on my list! CFLs are fine for veg for now. I would rather spend the money on a carbon filter or CO2. JMO.
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nice get up man, but i believe he said that cause you didnt mention what kinda setup you had either 2 rooms or 1. good luck to you man:-)
 
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Wetdog

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MsBotwin said:
Why would I want a switchable light??? I have separate veg and flower areas and both sets of lights will always be in use. I may eventually switch to MH for veg, but right now I am upgrading my whole grow closet and that is way down on my list! CFLs are fine for veg for now. I would rather spend the money on a carbon filter or CO2. JMO.
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Don't bother with the MH for vegging. I've moved mine into the flower room and now just use T-5's for vegging. 225w of T-5 (2-TEK-2 PL-L 55w from HTG), just flat blew my 400w MH right out for veg. ~1/2 the wattage and way less heat.

Nice snag for you.

Wet
 
gopherbuddah

gopherbuddah

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MsBotwin said:
Why would I want a switchable light??? I have separate veg and flower areas and both sets of lights will always be in use. I may eventually switch to MH for veg, but right now I am upgrading my whole grow closet and that is way down on my list! CFLs are fine for veg for now. I would rather spend the money on a carbon filter or CO2. JMO.
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I didn't understand that you had 2 different grow areas, I just assumed you were growing in one room.
 
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