Hps lights question!!!!!!!!

Heshyyyy

Active Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #1

i was just on this site that sells hps lamps for cheap, im thinkin bout getting a 400w hps but what the hell is a ballast and what is the metal shade thing that goes over the lamp, and where can i get the right one for a 400w hps

 

lordj

Active Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #2

The ballast helps power the light bulb. The "metal shade thing" is a reflector above the bulb to reflect the light down and out.
There are tons of styles and prices out there. Just Google 400W HPS and you'll see a huge selection. Check Craig's List... often people want to sell their grow equipment cheap (like half price of what they paid for it).

 

Heshyyyy

Active Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #3

ok cool, but do i need a ballast?

 

robert 14617

Well-Known Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #4

you have a lot of reading and research to do still

Before you post!

 

Heshyyyy

Active Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #5

well i prefer outdoor grow than indoor, and plus i dont got hella cash like all this extreme growers on here. im just tryin to do reasearch by questioning

 

lordj

Active Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #6

Can't run a light without the ballast. Even 23-watt fluorescent bulbs have a ballast built-in. And as Robert said, you have A LOT of reading and research to do.

 

cowboylogic

Well-Known Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #7

robert 14617 said:

you have a lot of reading and research to do still

Before you post!

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I agree with Robert. You got some learnin too do.

 

Heshyyyy

Active Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #8

thank you guys for the help. fuck you later

 

cowboylogic

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Jul 9, 2010

• #9

Heshyyyy said:

thank you guys for the help. fuck you later

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You have to be willing to help yourself before expecting the same from others.

 

Heshyyyy

Active Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #10

i was tryin to help my self by asking others.

 

cowboylogic

Well-Known Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #11

Then check out the FAQ tab at the top of the page. Its a great place to start.

 

bigman4270

Well-Known Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #12

Heshyyyy said:

i was tryin to help my self by asking others.

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Here ya go. Try reading this and if ya still have questions drop back in and ask!

Peace

Big

https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/723-things-know-about-lighting.html

 

lordj

Active Member

Jul 9, 2010

• #13

By not researching and expecting INSTANT GRATIFICATION on this site, you're gonna blow loads of cash and get NO POT from your grow, Heshyyy. Tell me you're SERIOUS about growing, do the research and then we'll believe you're really into this for the rewards of growin' your own. This takes time, research and a willing to invest to get what you want. You're not going to get pot from asking newbie questions and dissing our answers...RESEARCH!!! The materials and methods are on this site to accomplish what you want.