MH work in HPS fixture?

[xXF0RE20Xx]

ok so, i was lucky enough to have another 150w sun system bestowed upon me. Since the original is being used in my flower area, i have about a 4-5sq ft cab im using for veg, had CFLs in it, but i figured with the new ballast, perhaps i can use a MH bulb instead...So im wondering...

Can MH bulbs be used in HPS setup?

 

[CLOSETGROWTH]

ok so, i was lucky enough to have another 150w sun system bestowed upon me. Since the original is being used in my flower area, i have about a 4-5sq ft cab im using for veg, had CFLs in it, but i figured with the new ballast, perhaps i can use a MH bulb instead...So im wondering...

Can MH bulbs be used in HPS setup?

No sir, You must use an hps bulb in that hps ballast.

 

[barnzy001]

No sir, You must use an hps bulb in that hps ballast.

sorry out of interest what if you brought a kit that was dual spectrum then can you use both bulbs?

 

[pimpin paulie]

they make conversion bulbs

 

[golddog]

sorry out of interest what if you brought a kit that was dual spectrum then can you use both bulbs?

If you are talking about the SH dual spectrum they a big CFL's, very different.

You CAN buy a switchable ballast which will run both HPS and MH, they are very popular.

Peace -

 

[xXF0RE20Xx]

I really dont have the lewt for another expensive ass bulb....but ill shoot another question, cool to run HPS for vegging?
and i figured id throw these on here for shits and giggles

 

[golddog]

Many people run just the HPS for the entire grow. And grow DANK weed

Go for it !

Peace -

 

[xXF0RE20Xx]

Many people run just the HPS for the entire grow. And grow DANK weed

Go for it !

Peace -

sounds like a winner thx +rep

 

[Chronic Connoisseur]

sounds like a winner thx +rep

It will add about a week to the total growth time. but its worth it.
it also increases yield.

 

[xXF0RE20Xx]

It will add about a week to the total growth time. but its worth it.
it also increases yield.

thats good to know too

 

[Dr.DankyDank]

I really dont have the lewt for another expensive ass bulb....but ill shoot another question, cool to run HPS for vegging?
and i figured id throw these on here for shits and giggles

yes sir you can run hps for veg, i do. CHECK OUT SEEMORE BUDS movies, god dam i cant remember if its the first or second one but he pulls massive amounts of bud of a grow with only hps. And i was told that MH bulbs have a pulse start, and hps dont, or vise-versa. So using the non pulse start bulb in a pulse starting ballast will make that bulb burn out quicker. this info is coming from a light and ballast salesman at my work- electrical sales store.