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[rickymac21]

So I'm looking for a 600w ballast. I have searched ebay for hours and have found some decent deals. Here's one I found, it claims to have a built in radio frequency deterrent so It won't cause issues with cable, Internet. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251323444542?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

its definitely a knock off but if it puts out the lumens and lasts at least a year I'd be happy. I can save up and get something better by the
But what about people on here? We have a for sale section with not one single thread. What's up with that.

 

[Reloader]

So I'm looking for a 600w ballast. I have searched ebay for hours and have found some decent deals. Here's one I found, it claims to have a built in radio frequency deterrent so It won't cause issues with cable, Internet. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251323444542?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

its definitely a knock off but if it puts out the lumens and lasts at least a year I'd be happy. I can save up and get something better by the
But what about people on here? We have a for sale section with not one single thread. What's up with that.

I personally wouldn't buy that. If your budget was only $100 for a ballast, I would find a used one. If your ballast goes out during your grow, it wouldn't be worth it. I put to much time & effort into my grow to trust it to something that cheap. just my .02

 

[rickymac21]

I personally wouldn't buy that. If your budget was only $100 for a ballast, I would find a used one. If your ballast goes out during your grow, it wouldn't be worth it. I put to much time & effort into my grow to trust it to something that cheap. just my .02

Yea I can understand that. I found a couple used lumateks for a decent price. This one here was still cheaper and it's new. I have a buddy who bought a knock off from ebay and its been running strong for over a year. But the risk is still there, your right

 

[rickymac21]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190844418278?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

what about this magnetic ballast?? ^^^

 

[NoBarriers]

Looks the same as the hydro farm sg ballast. I have two that have been running great for 6 months. I have ten magnetic ballasts that have been work reliably for 2 and some 5 years. You can also rebuild a mag ballast for pretty cheap if you do have a problem.

 

[JonnyAppleSeed420]

If you have to purchase lower end units or "knock offs" as you say, purchase a unit that has no internal fan. This ballast has a fan, search on, thee heat sink ballasts will be built a little better. JAS

 

[justanotherbozo]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190844418278?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

what about this magnetic ballast?? ^^^

...i have one that looks just like that that has been running non-stop now for near 2 years, ...another plus with magnetic ballasts is they are DIY repairable, ...not so with the digitals.

...to illustrate how easy they are to work on here is a shot of a couple 150watt ballast's i took from a pair of fixtures that were then discarded.

...and a 400watt ballast i built from a kit and put into a security box i got at the thrift store for $10.00.

peace, bozo

 

[fuking]

Although you could get one on Ebay that would probably work just as well, it may not. I would go with an Apollo off amazon. I have one 400 and it has seized to amaze me in the shit I've put it through. It got power surged one time and I though she was done for. Unplugged, waited ten minutes, and she turned right back on. Here's a link to a 600 Watt Apollo Ballast.
EDIT: Make sure you click on the 600 since it's only $99. Also, they come with a 3 year warranty.
Bozo, that's so badass. Where did you get the ballast kit from? How much? What are the upsides to magnetic (other than repairing yourself if competent enough)?

 

[rickymac21]

Thanks for all the input ! I ended up finding a good deal on ebay for an xtrasun 600. The seller has like a 99.7% positive feedback through 6000+ sales. So I'm hoping I get this thing in and it's perfect... I'll come back and do an update just for the hey of it

 

[JonnyAppleSeed420]

Although you could get one on Ebay that would probably work just as well, it may not. I would go with an Apollo off amazon. I have one 400 and it has seized to amaze me in the shit I've put it through. It got power surged one time and I though she was done for. Unplugged, waited ten minutes, and she turned right back on. Here's a link to a 600 Watt Apollo Ballast.
EDIT: Make sure you click on the 600 since it's only $99. Also, they come with a 3 year warranty.
Bozo, that's so badass. Where did you get the ballast kit from? How much? What are the upsides to magnetic (other than repairing yourself if competent enough)?

I sent all mine back! With 14 ballasts mounted on the wall I couldn't here the T.V. from the noise. JAS

 

[fuking]

I sent all mine back! With 14 ballasts mounted on the wall I couldn't here the T.V. from the noise. JAS

You sent all what back? The Apollos? I never had a need for over 2 because mines just for personal use. I'm not a cash cropper

 

[Sire Killem All]

What are the upsides to magnetic (other than repairing yourself if competent enough)?

Magnetic last longer <mine is from 93 or 94> and don't have to worry about RFI as much tho they will start to hum after some time. Kits can be bought from most electric supply stores.

 

[wytefish]

I have a 600 hps I have ran for 7 years still going strong I keep a little fan running on the vent holes to keep it cool