Looking to get a 600w HPS

[jollygreengiant8]

I'm on a tight budget, like $250.
Ive been looking around and noticing that the prices can vary drastically.
I'm looking for a 600w HPS, i only plan on flowering with this.
In the past, Ive heard that digital ballasts are if-y..I dont know the reasoning behind this but it makes me wonder
Ive heard good things about HTG Supply but they dont tell you the prices on their website

Just looking for a good 600w thats not going to break the bank..any suggestions on where to look or anything else? much appreciated

 

[BCtrippin]

BGHydro.com has the cheapest prices. Digital ballast cost a lot more money to do the same thing. If you buy cheap digi ballasts you will have problems with interference on phone lines, Lumatek is the only digi brand I would use.

That being said, dont waste your money on a Digi ballast. You dont need one, just get a regular old relliable magnetic ballasts, it will be way cheaper and work just as well.

Lots of great deals

http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/items.asp?Cc=H6&iTpStatus=0&Tp=&Bc=



Under 250 with reflector

http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/customkititems.asp?kc=HLHPS06SEW&eq=

 

[jollygreengiant8]

thanks BC +rep for you

i just need some simple that gets the job done

 

[Boneman]

Htg shows prices. Look here

 

[jollygreengiant8]

Htg shows prices. Look here

thats only 250w buddy...im lookin for 600
i looked and saw no prices

 

[Boneman]

thats only 250w buddy...im lookin for 600
i looked and saw no prices

600 buddy. Prices clearly marked. Would you like anything else while I'm out shopping?

 

[jollygreengiant8]

i clicked the link the first time and i swear it was 250...im sure bc im not stoned ATM
thanks for helping boneman

can anyone recommend one or another? or are they all the same

 

[Boneman]

i clicked the link the first time and i swear it was 250...im sure bc im not stoned ATM
thanks for helping boneman

can anyone recommend one or another? or are they all the same

Maybe you clicked and it caught onto a saved cookie or something. No prob dude

I always recommend htg because of their customer service and quick response. You can always find something cheaper but I lean towards their service and willingness to make the situation right.

 

[jollygreengiant8]

right on dude...think im going to have to order this soon

 

[1kooguy]

http://www.discount-hydro.com/dept.php?navid=2

 

[JanecommaMary]

htg is selling hps on ebay. check that out before u buy retail...

 

[jollygreengiant8]

I just ordered a digital greenhouse 600 hps with aircool hood, 10-3g growbags, and some cloning solution...$290 with shipping
I'm happy and excited

 

[mercilus]

Cool, I was considering buying the digital greenhouse one as well. The Lumatek one is my other options its a little more pricey but I hear it is a little more quality with the RF emission dampening.. Anyone have an opinion between the two?

 

[BCtrippin]

Cool, I was considering buying the digital greenhouse one as well. The Lumatek one is my other options its a little more pricey but I hear it is a little more quality with the RF emission dampening.. Anyone have an opinion between the two?

I dont know about the greenhouse digis, but the Lumatek wont fuck your phone lines.

 

[jollygreengiant8]

I looked at the Lumateks but I wasn't willing to spend that much.
I figure I don't really talk on the phone anyway

 

[BCtrippin]

I looked at the Lumateks but I wasn't willing to spend that much.
I figure I don't really talk on the phone anyway

Hopefully your your neighbors dont either

With the cheap digis, Just be careful if your in an apartment, townhouse, condo type housing.

 

[mercilus]

So the Digital Greenhouse ballasts put out a lot of emissions? Anyone using this particular brand able to comment? I don't really want it messin with my digital tv/phone/net etc.

 

[jollygreengiant8]

So the Digital Greenhouse ballasts put out a lot of emissions? Anyone using this particular brand able to comment? I don't really want it messin with my digital tv/phone/net etc.

I let you know when I get mine and plug it in.

 

[mercilus]

That would be great.

I hear a good way to test it out is to use a battery radio and test it at different distances from the ballast. 3 ft through 30 ft etc. The biggest time for rf interference would be when it first lights up. So listen on the radio during start up at different distances if you can.

When do you expect to have your ballast? I am really hoping these digital greenhouse ones will work out.. such a great price.

 

[jollygreengiant8]

I mailed my money order on the 1st..I'm hoping it will show up sometime this week.

I don't have a battery radio. Does it have to use batteries? Anything else work to test it out?
Otherwise I will simply turn on my television and connect to the internet after I plug it in and hope as is well