Ballast buying help

think2toke

Well-Known Member

Oct 10, 2009

• #1

Whats the best ballast company out there.
Im thinking Nextgen. 1000 watt.

Also anyone know were i can find the best prices on them.

 

demonic1

Well-Known Member

Oct 10, 2009

• #2

They're all the same. All made in china and stamped with different names. Amazing how much marketing plays a part in peoples decission making. Especially with digital ballasts.

 

Mr.Therapy Man

Well-Known Member

Oct 10, 2009

• #3

Dont buy a fucking lumiteck if you want to burn hortilux bulbs,My two 600s are junk.Id buy the quantum with the dimmer on it,Im hearing good feedback on those

 

think2toke

Well-Known Member

Oct 11, 2009

• #4

I was looking at those quatium ballast WOW. That would be great for little clones and seedlings. Thanks

 

Punk

Well-Known Member

Oct 11, 2009

• #5

I just buy the htg branded ballasts, they're cheap and work well.

 

mygirls

Medical Marijuana (MOD)

Oct 11, 2009

• #6

i have a arara 1000wtt hps ballast and is still running after 2 years mh and hps bulb. i bought it used prior for 3 years. just keepthem from getting hot and they will last a long time. keepa fan blowing on themto keep them cool