Conversion bulbs: Tell me everything I need to know

tstick said:

400 watt HydroFarm magnetic from ~83-84 era

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Brother, ask @Evil-Mobo for his impression on the 400W blue, he just installed one in his veg

OneHitDone said:

I can tell you first hand the Hortilux Blue will not disappoint.
Have a new 600W in route for my veg as we speak - 2 years on the current lamp in there and still vegging strong, I just feel like it has to be time for a new one

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What ballast are you using? Have you seen the Hortilux 600W Ceramic lights? For digi ballasts but most any bulb works fine and lasts longer in a mag. Not sure if I'd want to risk $100 tho.

Nice to have a spare bulb. Ballast too just in case.

OldMedUser said:

What ballast are you using? Have you seen the Hortilux 600W Ceramic lights? For digi ballasts but most any bulb works fine and lasts longer in a mag. Not sure if I'd want to risk $100 tho.

Nice to have a spare bulb. Ballast too just in case.

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I've been waiting for this bulb for almost two years lol They finally released the fixtures but not yet the bulbs as a standalone item. Hopefully soon .

OldMedUser said:

What ballast are you using? Have you seen the Hortilux 600W Ceramic lights? For digi ballasts but most any bulb works fine and lasts longer in a mag. Not sure if I'd want to risk $100 tho.

Nice to have a spare bulb. Ballast too just in case.

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All I use anymore are Hortilux Ballasts. 600W Gold in veg and 1000W Platinums in flower.
That Ceramic HPS sure is interesting but they only recommend it on the 600W Gold Electronic ballast due to some issue with start up time from what I understand.
Calm your jockeys @Evil-Mobo they will be releasing it soon

If anyone sees a 400W GE CMH in their wanderings please let me know. Prefer a Canadian source and Alberta is best but not a deal breaker.

Product code: 93295
Desc/model#: CMH400/U/830/R

Backup has arrived, time to retire the 2 year old 600W Hortilux Blue in me veg!