Club 315w lec

genuity

genuity

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Yodaweed said:
You ever run the gavita flex? I been lookin at them for a possible DE upgrade over my 600w hps, i hear they can be run in 7foot rooms is that right?

I want to go all CMH but it would be expensive.
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Definitely sounds nice,120v also yea I need to look into that..
 
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abuseguy

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Can I power a 315W CMH bulb using an electronic Lumatek 600W HPS ballast that is switchable to 400W and 300W? It's not "square wave," but can it power a 315 even if it's not ideal? Will it diminish the quality of the light produced or reduce the life of the bulb?

Thanks for any insight. I can't put a link into a post yet, but you can see the ballast at hydroponics dot net / i / 136856 (Just remove the spaces in the URL.)
 
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abuseguy

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So, reading between the lines, I sense you think this isn't a good idea. <grin> Of course, that's why I asked and I appreciate the advice.

Just for curiosity, what would the result be? Would it kill the ballast, blow up the bulb, open a portal through the space-time continuum? (Rest assured that I'm not going to advise this approach despite my interest.)
 
DemonTrich

DemonTrich

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Blown up bulb, ballast and possibly a huge fire from the bulb exploding.

This was asked either in this or a newer thread a few days ago.

The search function should have brought this same exact question up.
 
ColoradoHighGrower

ColoradoHighGrower

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Different waveforms and different peak-to-peak voltages are the likely culprit. Not sure if the center frequency of the waveform matters as much. Likely both 60 or 50Hz, depending on the power grid it's connected to... just a guess
 
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abuseguy

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DemonTrich said:
Blown up bulb, ballast and possibly a huge fire from the bulb exploding.

This was asked either in this or a newer thread a few days ago.

The search function should have brought this same exact question up.
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Well, damn. You definitely told me. I feel thoroughly chastised. What is "search function"? Does AOL have that?

Kidding aside, I did use the "search function" and wasn't successful based on the questions I was asking. Sorry to invade your day, but I appreciate the response.

Nothing to see here. Move along.

Edit: Seriously bummed that the portal through the space-time continuum is out of the question. I had my hopes...
 
DemonTrich

DemonTrich

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I'll give you a tip, that pot is WAY too big for the lower left little plant. She is going to take forever to take off vs you other 3 bigger girls. Solo cup, let the roots fill the cup, then uppot.


@abuseguy
We just dont want to hear your room was set on fire. Sometimes the search function doesnt always work 100%. Not singing ya on that at all.
 
RedDirtResin

RedDirtResin

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@DemonTrich the smaller 3 are being mainline. I know its hard to tell but they have 8 tops. I started them in solo cups then to 1 gal. They had only been in these pots for about 4 days when this pic was taken. The 2 bigger one I topped at the 5th node. They are about a 2 weeks older than the other 3. They will all veg for another 2 weeks before I flip.
Thanks for the input. Greatly appreciated
 
Unsinkableship420

Unsinkableship420

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Hi guys,
So im looking at getting a "hi par" dbl ended cmh fixture to use along side my qbs in winter... mainly for heating my tent haha... but also interested in using them.
They have both the "hi par" 315w and 630w dbl ended fixtures at my local shop, only $20 more for the 630w but this guy is telling me the dbl ended 315w is better haha i fail to see how....? Can someone with knowledge on these fixtures help me out?
Cheers guys
 
coocooforkush

coocooforkush

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I think he means that unless you are growing in an aircraft hanger. Double 630 is very powerful. one 315 roughly puts our the same as 500 watts of metal halide. Plus uv galore. So a double ended cmh would come in around a 1000 watts plus all that uv. A double 630 would be very strong. If u have lots of room and lots of height. Double 630 is a possibility. I am in 3 by 3 by 8 with one 315. Its as high as i can go and i still foxtail in late flower. You will need ventilation for heat if in confined space. Just my thoughts. You are in for a treat. Cmh is a great way to grow.
 
Forrestfirebuds

Forrestfirebuds

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Unsinkableship420 said:
Hi guys,
So im looking at getting a "hi par" dbl ended cmh fixture to use along side my qbs in winter... mainly for heating my tent haha... but also interested in using them.
They have both the "hi par" 315w and 630w dbl ended fixtures at my local shop, only $20 more for the 630w but this guy is telling me the dbl ended 315w is better haha i fail to see how....? Can someone with knowledge on these fixtures help me out?
Cheers guys
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How much height space are you working with?
 
Bad Karma

Bad Karma

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Unsinkableship420 said:
Hi guys,
So im looking at getting a "hi par" dbl ended cmh fixture to use along side my qbs in winter... mainly for heating my tent haha... but also interested in using them.
They have both the "hi par" 315w and 630w dbl ended fixtures at my local shop, only $20 more for the 630w but this guy is telling me the dbl ended 315w is better haha i fail to see how....? Can someone with knowledge on these fixtures help me out?
Cheers guys
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The double ended 630w cmh will put out a TON of heat. The double ended 315w cmh will be much more manageable in terms of heat.
 
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