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    Personal Medical Grow 400 Watt HPS/MH, Special Kush, Raw Diesel, bag seed

    any 9 volt adapter will work. you know the type you see with a LOT of household electronics. my router has one, for example. so does my battery charger. cut the wires, tape them onto the wires from the fan, and plug it in. the wire with writing on it is positive, it connects with the red...
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    400 watt HPS won't stay on, using HID in 12/12

    thanks folks! i'm breathing a bit easier knowing my babies are at least okay under the HID. : )
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    400 watt HPS won't stay on, using HID in 12/12

    Fuying Lighting Electronic Ballast model FY400G1EB. I also just remembered that i actually did use the HPS bulb for a few days when i first got it to make sure everything was working. The bulb worked fine at the time. i put it back in its box and stored it in a closet for the two months of...
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    400 watt HPS won't stay on, using HID in 12/12

    Hi friends, I just started my 12/12 cycle this morning with a bad omen. My HPS light won't stay on for more than 20 seconds. I turn it on, and everything seems fine, it powers up as normal. Roughly 10 seconds in it flickers slightly, then shuts off shortly after. I have tried...
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    identify this bug?

    If you are using potting soil with fertilizer in it you can't let the dirt get above 200 Fahrenheit. It will become toxic. Get the dirt between 180-190 for 30 minutes to kill all eggs and the soil will still be safe.
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    How do I wire and connect an in-line duct fan?

    Update for future reference, to anyone who might need it in the future: The key to make sure the wiring is safe is the amperage. The fan will state what amp it requires, either on the box or in the instructions. In my case the 6" duct fan from home depot needed a 15 amp cord. I wandered over...
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    How do I wire and connect an in-line duct fan?

    I'm a little confused as to what exact item needs to be used. I have a standard 6" duct fan from home depot, 3 wires exposed. What should I connect it to? After reading the original post it seems like any standard extension cord with three prongs will do. Is that safe? Does it also need...
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