Another interesting choice ...... is quite affordable. Their is some very good grows using the lamp system I will speak of.
Induction Lamp ....
hydro farm sells a 400watt system ...
it puts 3000’k spectrum ( same as most led systems ) so it will veg also.
They have high color index compared to other lights ...
Long life before change outs . Instant on panel , no warm up.
Holds up to 90% output after 70,000 hrs use ..... see if HID can do that .
No flicker light.
Uses magnetic induction to fire INSTEAD of electrical connection.
Lower heat output than HID .
If i had the space that I once did , I would have jumped a few myself.
They are not some fad light but a legit light system .
Hang and fire ... .....