So i decided. For the price and space its needed for I choose this
http://www.hidhut.com/catalog/250w-hpsmh-digital-ballast-bulb-and-glass-tube-reflector-combo-p-2297.html
No MJ will be grown until i am legal but its in the plans and I still need to practice keeping plants alive in general and...
Sorry for the double post but a new thought occurred to me, my cabinet is 6 square feet should i use a 250 or 400. I'm thinking a 250 could get closer to the plants and be easier to cool.
Thanks guys for you opinions. Danielsgb how long do you think until your done? Still thinking about it. the electricity is a big deal. how much does a 400watt coil ballast actually use vs how much a digital ballast use?
I have been looking into building a Cabinet for a long time. I live on my own in a 700sqft apt so heat and electricity use are big concerns. I know that Coil ballasts are less efficient but how much more electricity due they use than a digital ballast? I also hear that CHM throw less heat than...
So as you have guessed i got a 4x 4 tent and I am trying to figure what i want to use for lighting. Heat is an issue because to tent is not really set up for venting very well ( limited In and Out points). I was leaning towards t5 ho and an 8 tube fixture because it would fit nicely and evenly...