my ballast please help

[cushmasternewbie]

i have a sun system hard core remote ballast it say 600 watt hps hard core now is it ok to run a mh light on this ballast cant figure it out i heard i can run both mh/and hps on it

 

[GanjaHome]

it seems like u can do it!! found this for u:

The switchable dual voltage adds to the versatility of this model. With a simple additional plug, you can easily change between voltages. Many ballasts do not have this feature, so that makes using this ballast much more convenient. It also operated with high-pressure sodium metal halide lamps. Metal halide lamps are a common choice amongst indoor growers. The model is compatible with both metal halide high-pressure sodium and regular metal halide lamps. Metal halide lamps are used commonly amongst indoor growers because of the wide spectrum of light they provide to the plants. With the combination of the hardcore remote ballast and metal halide lamps, your plants will be growing to the best of their ability.

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[cushmasternewbie]

thanks im looking at back off ballast it has 120v plug and 240v plug so now im go work on tent thanks

 

[GanjaHome]

thanks im looking at back off ballast it has 120v plug and 240v plug so now im go work on tent thanks

go work on ya garden u farmer!

 

[kermit2692]

if you are wanting to use the mh for vegging it is more cost efficient imo to just go purchase some cfls instead and not run an hid through veg..ive stated this many times nobody seems to disagree. the only thing they could disagree with is the fact that vegging may take less time with the mh but i doubt it makes a considerable difference to offset cost effectiveness of the cfls...anyway just curious as to why you decided to use the mh?

 

[grorite]

if you are wanting to use the mh for vegging it is more cost efficient imo to just go purchase some cfls instead and not run an hid through veg..ive stated this many times nobody seems to disagree. the only thing they could disagree with is the fact that vegging may take less time with the mh but i doubt it makes a considerable difference to offset cost effectiveness of the cfls...anyway just curious as to why you decided to use the mh?

when I was running cfls for veg my bill was higher than it is now with my 400 watt MH

 

[brotherjericho]

when I was running cfls for veg my bill was higher than it is now with my 400 watt MH

How much wattage of CFLs did you use?

 

[chuck estevez]

the hard core 1000 has a switch for using MH oR HPS, the 600 is for HPS ONLY, DO NOT PUT A MH in the 600 hps. Unless it is a 600 conversion type bulbhttp://www.sunlightsupply.com/p-13111-ushio-mh-conversion-lamps.aspx

• Exposed ballast design is compact and runs cool! Hard Core offers superior cooling capabilities while extending the longevity of the capacitor and ignitor.
• 600 volt lamp cord receptacle – accepts all Sun System® lamp cords (sold separately).
• Our Hard Core ballast with dual input voltage easily switches from 120 to 240 volt power!
• Simply unplug detachable 12O volt power cord (included), turn power plate around for 240 volt power and plug in a 240 volt power cord. (240 volt power cord sold separately, Part # 903082).
• Powder coated steel housing with louvered venting and solid design helps protect internal components.
• Rubber feet reduce noise & vibration.
• Excellent ballast quality with high temp 150°C wire connections will provide years of trouble-free operation.
• Removable stainless steel handles allow easy handling.
• 2 year warranty.

1000 Watt Switchable Ballast Features:

• Operates both HPS and MH 1000 watt lamps with selectable switch

 

[kermit2692]

when I was running cfls for veg my bill was higher than it is now with my 400 watt MH

damn....ya what all were you using?? a 400 watt hid usually winds up being around 20 bucks a month from what i know and i felt like my 4 100watt cfls were adding about ten bucks tops...maybe that was wishful tihning though idk now...