BeginnerGrower88
Member
Hey guys, Im currently using a t8 set-up combined with some cfls, and
its just not cutting it. A month into the grow and I can alrdy see its
just not whats Im looking for.
I've looked around, and want to turn my current CFL/Flouro SOIL grow, Into a MH/HPS hydroponics grow.
First
I need to find the light. Because I am using my closet until I find a
adequate dresser or tent, I NEED to get a air cooled reflector.
I
have one plant now almost a month old and I want to take a cutting in
the next month or so to plant into home made DWC hydroponics system.
I
want to take atleast 4 cutting from this plant to place into a hydro
DWC grow under a 250 or 400 watt MH/HPS conversion light. I want to
expand to a max 6 plant scrog that is why I am leaning more towards 400
watt.
First does anyone know where I can find a cheap AIR cooled 400 watt reflector and electronic ballast?
I
found some on ebay running 250-300 including shipping, wich isnt bad
but just wondering if I can grab a reflector from one source for around
$80, and the ballast at another for $100 and I can grab the bulbs
myself?
I want to use this light in both stages so I need a MH/HPS ballast.
Maybe
does someone know how to make my own air cooled reflector or a link to
where it shows you how? This could cut the cost substantially. I got
the idea down, but curious of where the bulb screws into the socket,
then the ballast, what type of cord/socket do I need for this wattage?
its just not cutting it. A month into the grow and I can alrdy see its
just not whats Im looking for.
I've looked around, and want to turn my current CFL/Flouro SOIL grow, Into a MH/HPS hydroponics grow.
First
I need to find the light. Because I am using my closet until I find a
adequate dresser or tent, I NEED to get a air cooled reflector.
I
have one plant now almost a month old and I want to take a cutting in
the next month or so to plant into home made DWC hydroponics system.
I
want to take atleast 4 cutting from this plant to place into a hydro
DWC grow under a 250 or 400 watt MH/HPS conversion light. I want to
expand to a max 6 plant scrog that is why I am leaning more towards 400
watt.
First does anyone know where I can find a cheap AIR cooled 400 watt reflector and electronic ballast?
I
found some on ebay running 250-300 including shipping, wich isnt bad
but just wondering if I can grab a reflector from one source for around
$80, and the ballast at another for $100 and I can grab the bulbs
myself?
I want to use this light in both stages so I need a MH/HPS ballast.
Maybe
does someone know how to make my own air cooled reflector or a link to
where it shows you how? This could cut the cost substantially. I got
the idea down, but curious of where the bulb screws into the socket,
then the ballast, what type of cord/socket do I need for this wattage?
