150w hps sun system good light?
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curious.george
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yes it is.
Twistyman
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I've got about the same size for inside till my outdoor crop... I'm going to 400W...
Inside sun has a 400 at $120. but I can't vouch for the quality, but it seemed fine... Like you, width is a major issue..I had to put my T5's +12's at a 45 degree angle... stupid wires....
Inside sun has a 400 at $120. but I can't vouch for the quality, but it seemed fine... Like you, width is a major issue..I had to put my T5's +12's at a 45 degree angle... stupid wires....
Kriegs
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It is a very good value for wattage / type vs cost. The best advice is to buy the best and most light you can afford. I originally looked at the same light you mention and was tempted by the low price, but opted for a 400W switchable MH/HPS for ~$200. If that's just flat too much $$, go with the $70 -- still an upgrade over your flourescents.
Think about the long-term, too. If I had it back, I'd go with a LED UFO at $470 -- a pinch, yes, but the energy costs are much lower, longer bulb life, cooler, etc -- If you plan to grow regularly, you'll recoup your costs easy by going LED.
Think about the long-term, too. If I had it back, I'd go with a LED UFO at $470 -- a pinch, yes, but the energy costs are much lower, longer bulb life, cooler, etc -- If you plan to grow regularly, you'll recoup your costs easy by going LED.
Twistyman
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Thats why I didn't vouch for them.. they may work fine..then when you need a new bulb/ballast you're screwed because its a bastardized setup.....
As for LED, I've read a lot, but never really see any greater result pics.. plus its still a newer grow method... Lets go steal the NY city new years eve ball... Woo hoo... led's.......
curious.george
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Good advice! Buy a 400w if you can.
Oh No! Bad advice. I have a UFO and it truly a Piece Of Sh!t. That is not my opinion it is my results from actually doing it.
400w HPS = All the killer bud you can smoke
90w UFO = Some really scrony leafy tiny buds that are only worth smoking if you can find nothing else.
5 x 90w UFO = More lousy buds with no power savings at all.
In fact my last grow I put the 90w UFO in that little space that is in the light shadow due to the exhaust vent. The buds that got LED + HPS light were much worse that the HPS only buds.
UnKnOwN666
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there got a 30$ hps it is 150w......4rm econo
OregonMeds
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I think the last guy meant to say there is a $20 econolight 150w hps...
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1096767
It's just as good as the little sun systems light, but it just isn't in a grow configuration until you change it. Either way the $70 one you were looking at is fine, it's a good deal and will probably last a lifetime. All the little 150's are magnetic ballast lights and they tend to last 10 years plus easily. (not the bulbs, but the rest of them)
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1096767
It's just as good as the little sun systems light, but it just isn't in a grow configuration until you change it. Either way the $70 one you were looking at is fine, it's a good deal and will probably last a lifetime. All the little 150's are magnetic ballast lights and they tend to last 10 years plus easily. (not the bulbs, but the rest of them)
johnbaker
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I found one for 77$ with free shipping. Is there anywhere to get a better price or did I find one of the best prices?
UnKnOwN666
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naw its 30 wit shippin its 4rm econo lites
stinkbudd1
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say where did you find that system at can you put up a link? for the 150 watt
jonboy30
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i am pleased with my 150 watt Hps set up from www.htgsupply.com ...if its personal bud youre looking for, this'll do the trick for sure
Happy Leaf
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How many plants could the 150 watt hps grow at once?
jonboy30
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150 watts will cover a light footprint of a 2' x 2' area...figure about 3 or 4 small plants