HTG Grow Kits- reviews/suggestions please

HiPotency

HiPotency

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From what I hear, alot of people like HTG supply at htgsupply.com. I would like to hear what people have to say about these kits if anybody has ordered one or knows somebody who has.

Also which upgrades would be most logically beneficial.

The kits list is located HERE

The one I'm considering most is the "HTG 400w Small Grow Tent Kit", it seems to be the most "bang for your buck".

Here is the list of options, any suggestions with logical explanations/(pros) would be greatly appreciated.

Upgrade to a Digital Ballast?:

-HTGSupply 400w HPS Ballast ($0.00)

-Digital GreenHouse 400w Ballast ($70.00)


Bulb:


HTG Supply 400w HPS Bulb ($0.00)
GrowBright 400w HPS Lamp ($4.00)
AgroMax 400w HPS Lamp ($36.00)
Hortilux 400w HPS Lamp ($56.00)
GrowBright 400 watt MH Conversion Bulb ($8.00)
AgroMax 400 Watt MH Conversion Bulb ($27.00)

SunMaster 400w MH Conversion Neutral Deluxe ($17.00



Spare Bulb:

No Spare Bulb ($0.00)
HTG Supply 400w HPS Bulb ($15.95)
GrowBright 400w HPS Lamp ($24.00)
AgroMax 400w HPS Lamp ($55.00)
Hortilux 400w HPS Lamp ($75.00)
GrowBright 400 watt MH Conversion Bulb ($28.00)
AgroMax 400 Watt MH Conversion Bulb ($48.00)
SunMaster 400w MH Conversion Neutral Deluxe ($40.00)



Containers:

6 - 3 Gallon Grow Bags ($0.00)
6 - 3 Gallon Nursery Pots ($4.20)
6 - 3 Gallon Felt Pots ($10.50)




Soil:

2 - Roots Organic Soil 1.5 cuft Bag ($0.00)
2 - FoxFarm Ocean Forest 1.5cuft ($10.00)


Ventilation:

GrowBright 6" Duct Fan Kit ($0.00)
GrowBright 4" HV Fan & Filter Combo With Clamps & Duct Work ($119.40)
Indoor/Outdoor Thermo/Hygrometer:
GB Thermo/Hygrometer ($0.00)

Reflector:

4 Sided Horizontal Reflector ($0.00)
MaxWing Reflector ($35.00)
Euro Reflector ($59.00)
Mini Sunsoaker Reflector ($63.00)
QuadRay Reflector ($63.00)
SuperNova Reflector ($63.00)
CoolTube 6 Reflector ($70.00)
EasyCool 6 Reflector ($80.00)
CoolTube 8 Reflector ($91.00)
EasyCool 8 Reflector ($91.00)




Which Timer would you like?:

Single Outlet Mechanical Timer - 120v ($0.00)
Dual Outlet Mechanical Timer - 120v ($5.00)
8 Outlet Surge Protector - 120v ($9.00)
Dual Outlet Digital Timer w/ Battery BackUp - 120v ($10.00)

Reflector Hangers:
1/8" Rope Ratchets 75lb Max ($0.00)
HiLo Reflector Hangers ($1.00)
Steel Wheel Reflector Hangers ($2.00)

Seed Starter:

Flash Pack 6 Pack ($0.00)




Nutrients:

Roots Buddha Grow & Bloom Qts ($0.00)
Fox Farm Nutrient Trio ($16.70)
Iguana Juice Grow & Bloom 1L ($51.00)



Additional Flange:

None ($0.00)
4 Inch Cooling Flange ($5.00)
6 Inch Flange and Coupler ($8.50)




price $415.95
without
any upgrades










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HiPotency

HiPotency

Member
the one main question i have but couldn't include due to retardation of spacing. is...

-whats the benefits of having a digital ballast?
 
Xoshua

Xoshua

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I noticed that too. I know I didn't answer your question but I would also like to see what people say. I've been searching the internet for grow cabs/ full grow setup. Let me know.

ADDED: Digital could show the digital info about the bulb while its running such as configuring the light intensity and such?
 
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AssassinofYouth

Active Member
HTG is cheap and cheap = cheap stuff.

I recommend upgrading anything that is "core" like lights and ballasts to NOT be HTG supply. Something simple and cheap though like the tent itself, sure why not.

There is a reason why HTG is cheap, it is made from garbage materials.

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T Ray

T Ray

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AssassinofYouth said:
HTG is cheap and cheap = cheap stuff.

I recommend upgrading anything that is "core" like lights and ballasts to NOT be HTG supply. Something simple and cheap though like the tent itself, sure why not.

There is a reason why HTG is cheap, it is made from garbage materials.

.02
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Say what you will about HTG, but their ballast carries a 5 year warranty (3 full 2 prorated) and is UL listed. I've used HTG for a while now with absolutely no problems. Please don't spew your misinformation. Do you have facts to back up what "garbage materials" you are referring to?


Source - http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-Digital-Greenhouse-400-Watt-Grow-Light.asp



Digital Greenhouse ballasts are now UL listed! What does this mean? This means that Digital Greenhouse ballasts are now certified for safety by Underwriter Laboratories, the worlds leading electrical product safety organization. Check the other brands. Are they listed? Probably not... Demand safety, demand Digital Greenhouse!

Digital Greenhouse ballasts now come standard with a 5 year warranty, 3 years complete, 2 years pro-rated!
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bkbbudz

bkbbudz

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HTG has good quality products with terrific customer service. I have bought the majority of my stuff from them, never had a single issue. I used to live in Augusta GA. My nearest HTG was a 5 hour round trip in Charlotte. Being the hard core kinda guy I am LOL! I made the drive, while at the same time passing a kidney stone. Well worth it. I was there 3 hours, looking at everything, comparing and contrasting. Getting some great info from the guys there. I am in FL now and the HTG store is about 4 hours away round trip. Although I have a hydro store 10 min from me, when I need new equipment, I will again make the drive. Besides have you seen their commercials on youtube? If not go check them out, heads up..The bird is the word.

Coincidently, I am wearing one of the 5 freebie T-shirts they gave me right now.
 
Gastanker

Gastanker

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My HTG digital ballast works but there is no comparison to my lumatek. The htg get much much hotter, is very loud - fan noise, buzzing, and a metallic case clicking, while my Lumatek is cooler and completely silent. Terrible thing is that I actually paid more for my HTG than my Lumatek.

You can piece all of the material in the kit together for less expensive and with higher quality items doing it yourself.
 
T Ray

T Ray

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I am not saying you are wrong Gastanker, but when did you get it? Is it still under the warranty? If so you should have it checked out because mine is as silent as can be.
 
Gastanker

Gastanker

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T Ray said:
I am not saying you are wrong Gastanker, but when did you get it? Is it still under the warranty? If so you should have it checked out because mine is as silent as can be.
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Really? The fan doesn't even make noise? Mine makes a racket. If I cover a portion of the case in duct tape it will stop rattling for a a day or two until the tape falls off from the heat and the fan is loud and often clacks as well. I assumed this was fairly common as there's a sticker right on it saying that the unit will malfunction if the fan is positioned at the wrong angle - well there was a sticker, it fell off from heat as well. My warranty should be valid but can you really return it for too much noise? What about the buzz?
 
T Ray

T Ray

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Yeah it sounds defective. I mean yes it does have a fan, but it is a tiny little computer fan that sounds well like a computer fan. It doesn't make a noise or buzz that I can hear at all. How long have you had the ballast? Is the one you have UL listed (have the UL sticker)?
 
bkbbudz

bkbbudz

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I am reasonably sure that if the warranty is still valid, they will help you. Give them a call 866-710-GROW
 
Gastanker

Gastanker

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It's ~2 years old and it has a UL listing. I have straight up not been using it due to the noise (grow in my room) - I picked their digital ballast just for the noise benefit and I want to say it's louder than my buddies magnetic. I hear the ballast over my 440cfm fan lol.
 
T Ray

T Ray

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Yeah I would call HTG because that don't sound like it is working correctly. Only noise should be a small computer fan noise.
 
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pedro420

Active Member
hello everyone

i have a floralux mini 150 hps from htg its a all in one with magnetic ballest and it produces no sound at sll unless you are right beside it and i mean like almost putting your ear on it
it does get a lil hott but i also didnt get the cooling flange (nowwish i did )

im planning a order now for when i get mynext check from them i like the customer service there the closest store to me is on the outher side of fl i want to take a trip there but it would be like a 4/5 hour trip but ill do it sometime so i dont have to psy shipping and wait 5 days i can use that money for gas and have it that day
 
Metasynth

Metasynth

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I have the 400w magnetic ballast setup from HTG, bare bones...Mag ballast(runs QUIET!), 4 sided reflector, HTG 400w bulb...Damn you HTG for your inexpensive ballast and bulb growing my dank ass pot!
 
HiPotency

HiPotency

Member
AssassinofYouth said:
HTG is cheap and cheap = cheap stuff.

I recommend upgrading anything that is "core" like lights and ballasts to NOT be HTG supply. Something simple and cheap though like the tent itself, sure why not.

There is a reason why HTG is cheap, it is made from garbage materials.

--some pretty strong accusations there..

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T Ray said:
Say what you will about HTG, but their ballast carries a 5 year warranty (3 full 2 prorated) and is UL listed. I've used HTG for a while now with absolutely no problems. Please don't spew your misinformation. Do you have facts to back up what "garbage materials" you are referring to?

--thanks for policing my thread =P bahah

Source - http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-Digital-Greenhouse-400-Watt-Grow-Light.asp
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bkbbudz said:
HTG has good quality products with terrific customer service. I have bought the majority of my stuff from them, never had a single issue. I used to live in Augusta GA. My nearest HTG was a 5 hour round trip in Charlotte. Being the hard core kinda guy I am LOL! I made the drive, while at the same time passing a kidney stone. Well worth it. I was there 3 hours, looking at everything, comparing and contrasting. Getting some great info from the guys there. I am in FL now and the HTG store is about 4 hours away round trip. Although I have a hydro store 10 min from me, when I need new equipment, I will again make the drive. Besides have you seen their commercials on youtube? If not go check them out, heads up..The bird is the word.

Coincidently, I am wearing one of the 5 freebie T-shirts they gave me right now.
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--crazy, I mapquested htg's after reading you post and found one literally!!... 20 mins away with traffic. thats exciting. =D

Gastanker said:
My HTG digital ballast works but there is no comparison to my lumatek. The htg get much much hotter, is very loud - fan noise, buzzing, and a metallic case clicking, while my Lumatek is cooler and completely silent. Terrible thing is that I actually paid more for my HTG than my Lumatek.

You can piece all of the material in the kit together for less expensive and with higher quality items doing it yourself.
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--ya know I had those thoughts but then thought if I were to go to htg and get "in", im sure they would have some refurbished ballasts and everything i else i would need, maybe even a clearance rack! lmao but knowing how conveniently located they are or, I am.. I can just grab what I need as i need it.. thx for ur comment, theres not alot of bad reviews or jabs on lumatek from what ive seen..

pedro420 said:
hello everyone

i have a floralux mini 150 hps from htg its a all in one with magnetic ballest and it produces no sound at sll unless you are right beside it and i mean like almost putting your ear on it
it does get a lil hott but i also didnt get the cooling flange (nowwish i did )

im planning a order now for when i get mynext check from them i like the customer service there the closest store to me is on the outher side of fl i want to take a trip there but it would be like a 4/5 hour trip but ill do it sometime so i dont have to psy shipping and wait 5 days i can use that money for gas and have it that day
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-- 5 days shipping for cross state freight?
thats outrageous.. lol it should take 2 business days max. but how much are you pulling from that 150 and how big is your space? 0.o
 
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pedro420

Active Member
well the light csme from a warehouse in pa

but its in a closet about 2.5/2.5/5
can sucessfully sustain 2 mature plants about 4ft tall ide say about 1/2 oz a plant maby more my plant hermied so it didnt grow full turm so im not sure but ide say mabyy 4/5 a plant
 
HiPotency

HiPotency

Member
if you veg all plants too long will they turn hermie or only some? i never looked into how a plant actually turns bi-sexual lol
 
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