Whats the best inexpensive brand for HID?

Would like to order a kit that includes ballast, bulbs & hood. I looked on Amazon and seen a brand called ipower but I'm not sure if it's worth buying, does anyone have some advice?

400watt 600watt 1000 watt?

Been running one of their 600's for 18 mths and another 600 for a yr. No probs what so ever.

Best and inexpensive doesn't exist. If you can't afford it try and find something in the middle, price wise. Buena suerte.

hydrogreen65 said:

Been running one of their 600's for 18 mths and another 600 for a yr. No probs what so ever.

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Ok thank you, I appreciate your advice.

I've been running ipowers in my veg room for over a year. No problems

I don't use cheap stuff in my flower room so I can't speak on that.

PatchKid said:

400watt 600watt 1000 watt?

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600watt

Thanks guys made my decision a lot easier.

153 bucks for all of it bulb, hood, reflector, ballast, hangers, and a timer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apollo-Horticulture-600-Watt-MH-HPS-Grow-Light-System-Set-Kit-for-Plant-Growing-/171237765850?pt=US_Hydroponics&var=&hash=item27de90f2da

Jokergp said:

Would like to order a kit that includes ballast, bulbs & hood. I looked on Amazon and seen a brand called ipower but I'm not sure if it's worth buying, does anyone have some advice?

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If you plan on buying one off of ebay, be sure to do your research. Alot of people have had problems with cheap ones from china blowing bulbs. I got mine from a grow shop that delivers. Mine is a lumatek, but im sure you can find another simular.
http://www.hydrotechhydroponics.com/

ive been running 3x Apollo 600w systems in my grow for 2 years. ive only swapped out bulbs. everything else is working perfectly. im buying another it to have as a back up.

Apollo and htg supply. I have a htg light that is several years old and is still going strong.

I have an ipower 600 watt cool tube set up. No complaints at all... Yet

PatchKid said:

153 bucks for all of it bulb, hood, reflector, ballast, hangers, and a timer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apollo-Horticulture-600-Watt-MH-HPS-Grow-Light-System-Set-Kit-for-Plant-Growing-/171237765850?pt=US_Hydroponics&var=&hash=item27de90f2da

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Man thats a helluva deal. Is that a glass covered hood ?
Nice !

TheHermit said:

Apollo and htg supply. I have a htg light that is several years old and is still going strong.

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I've been running HTG's stuff for a couple years now too without any problems. But, I've also learned that their prices can easily be beat elsewhere.