Need Good Quality 400W Bulbs That Won't Brake The Bank?

SativaMe@420

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I'm about to start cutting clones real soon, currently using a used 400W MH bulb that my friend said doesn't look too used and should be fine for several more months, my first question is should I bite the bullet and buy a bran new 400W MH bulb for Veg or is the used one I have fine? Ive done some searching but there are so many different brands and types I just don't know what to get. I just need a good MH for Veg and now that I think about it if a more expensive HPS bulb really is that much better them maybe I should get the best possible for flowering, I mean that's the most important growth phase right??? I'm going to need a new 400W HPS bulb for sure once I start flowering so if enough of you say its worth it what are the best 400W HPS bulbs? Ive seen some 400W HPS bulbs as low as $10 (--->HERE<---), yet 400W bulbs specifically designed for growing Ive seen go for over $100, are the "special" grow bulbs really that much better? Any help you can offer is appreciated, thanks and keep em green.
 

cranker

Legal Moderator, Esq.
a Lot of people swear by hortilux bulbs, most if not all of them are dual spectrum. I personally haven't tried them but people who have say they are the best. I wouldn't go witth a super cheap one
 

Growse

Member
Ive heard it both ways. Some swear by the more expensive "grow HID's" but from my experience the Sylvania 400w MH/ HPS for $15 will give you a average/above average yeild.
 

SativaMe@420

Well-Known Member
Thanks for the replies Cranker and Growes, this is my first "real" attempt at growing and I'm beginning to realize that I'm going to need all the help I can get, and I sure do appreciate it fellas.
Well I have the opportunity to grab this: (---->Hortilux HPS Lamp<----) bran new in box for $30, I'm pretty sure that's a good deal, however, I really don't "need" an HPS bulb "right now" as I won't be flowering for about two months and there are other things that I could put the money towards, things I kinda need now such as: Mylar, Ducting, Inline fans & soil amendments. Is it rare to see those bulbs going for $30 bran new or do deals like that pop up often? What should I do here fellow growers?
 
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