T5HO brands

[Kind Sir]

I thought I had a similar thread but cant find it, internet is quite unstable during the storm atm. I have a 4x4 tent Im using for flowering ATM. I want to get a T5HO (4ft 8bulb) to use for veg, possibly try flowering as well. I was told that Durolux are fine, even though thryre the cheapest. Either way, Id like to get a cheaper system and get some nice bulbs for it.

Was also told about CMH, but they seem too expensive. Opinions?

 

[MickFoster]

Try 1000bulbs.

 

[Kind Sir]

For sure thanks for the reply. Im more so interested in what brands people have used with success on the cheaper end.

@whitebb2727 Hey I know we already spoke, on my other thread I couldnt find before making this thread. You said you have the 4ft 8bulb Durolux..

1. How long have you had it?
2. Any complaints?

 

[whitebb2727]

For sure thanks for the reply. Im more so interested in what brands people have used with success on the cheaper end.

@whitebb2727 Hey I know we already spoke, on my other thread I couldnt find before making this thread. You said you have the 4ft 8bulb Durolux..

1. How long have you had it?
2. Any complaints?

Yes the 4ft 8 bulb and six bulb. The 8 bulb has just one run on it. The six bulb has been running non stop for over a year as a friend has it now.

Only complaint is the reflector. It can be bent easily. Got to pick it up by the back bone.

Other than that no complaints. I took it apart and is built well. No loose wires or anything like that.

 

[vostok]

I just swapped out my tubes for some T5,4 foot lcd tubes,

cheaper on power by 50% and I think about 25% brighter,

I got me the same kelvin too, 2 cool white and the 6 warm reds,

I'm very happy so far ...where else can I cut the bill by 50% and get a boost in light too ...lol

good luck

ps with these new lcd tubes you don't need the T5 ballast, but just the clips and wiring

 

[Terry385]

The cheap Chinese one i had lasted almost a year replaced with this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/291461513733

 

[intenseneal]

For bulbs go with Ushio they are not super $$ and are a great bulb. My 4ft 8 bulb fixture is a super cheap hugh bay light i got in ebayhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/VG-48-Grow-Light-Hydroponics-8-Lamps-6500K-3000K-Bulbs-4-ft-T5-HO-Bloom-Veg-/251627100147?var=&hash=item3a9624d7f3:m:mKmf3bovisbdG_bjU9qJGaw thus is way nicer than mine and i aoid about the same.

 

[anzohaze]

I went on amazon they have 4 bulb 4 footers(cheap brand envirogro maybe) there like 60 dollars.. there alot brighter then my sun blaze t5s

 

[pseudobotanist]

Oracle lighting Highbay fixtures