If you're sure about the 150-watt being the highest HID light you would use, and you are trying to stay as close to the amount you have to spend. You would need to purchase a MH conversion bulb for vegging, and it can be hard to find them in 6500K, you can usually get close enough to it that for the rest of what the light gives you it's a good value. You go with SCROG to keep things low but keeping up yields and you'll get more for your money than going with CFLs.
HID lighting produces more grams per watts used, and to match it's light you would need roughly 250 actual watts of CFLs, even people will say you wouldn't need that to equal a 150-watt HID.
Neither of these are ultra modern highly sophisticated systems, but they are not the lowest line light systems that are out there either. The company is good, totally reliable and normally has prices that are hard to beat if you're comparnig other light systems of equal quality. Both have magnetic ballasts, which is not at all a big negative in this case given the budget and how much light you could get for it, and how without it bending a budget more than just a bit you could be even better off with the higher wattage second option.
It gives you something to compare and consider.
HTGSupply 150 watt High Pressure Sodium Grow Light
Product Number: GL-HTG150HPS
150 watt HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM (HPS) GROW LIGHT:
100% BRAND NEW - No reused parts
Hands down the BEST deal EVER offered for any complete GROW LIGHT system!
Comes complete and READY TO GROW!
Includes the ballast, lamp (bulb) and reflector!
Plugs into standard household outlet!
NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!
Just take it out of the box, screw in the bulb, plug it in & GROW !
PERFECT FOR SMALL HOBBY GARDENS!
For gardens up to 3 x 3 ( 9 square feet )
System includes:
· Brand New REMOTE 150 watt HPS BALLAST and Components
· Brand New HORIZONTAL REFLECTOR with 10 cord
· Brand New HIGH OUTPUT 150w HPS Bulb (16,000 lumens!)
Ready, Set.......GROW!
If you are in the market for a BRAND NEW HIGH OUTPUT GROW LIGHT, you have found what you are looking for!
About the system:
BALLAST & HOUSING:
Dimensions: 9" Long x 4" Wide x 5.5" Tall
This premium HTG SUPPLY GROW LIGHT ballast and components are housed in an ULTRA-EFFICIENT OPEN AIR BALLAST HOUSING. Unlike other enclosures that house their ballasts inside a metal box - causing heat build up and lowering component life and performance - the HTG SUPPLY GROW LIGHT ballast housing incorporates an OPEN AIR type enclosure. The housing is actually built around the copper coil ballast allowing for the heat generated by the ballast to dissipate quickly and efficiently. The #1 killer of electrical components (like the ignitor and capacitor) is excessive heat. Components such as the ignitor and capacitor are housed away from the ballast inside their own small enclosure, thus keeping them cool and away from the heat generated by the ballast itself. This ballast enclosure design is time tested in industrial / commercial H.I.D. applications worldwide, but THE HTG SUPPLY GROW LIGHT is the ONLY GROW LIGHT to incorporate this intelligent, simple, and efficient design. The OPEN AIR design of the HTG SUPPLY GROW LIGHT keeps the components cooler than any other system on the market today! The remote ballast design is far superior to other designs found on eBay and other sites.
Includes 10 grounded power cord that plugs into a STANDARD HOUSEHOLD OUTLET!
HORIZONTAL REFLECTOR:
This top of the line HORIZONTAL REFLECTOR is made from the HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIALS available! Specifically designed for growing plants, this reflector incorporates a steel socket/reflector bracket, 5kv Pulse Rated Mogul Based socket and highly reflective polished aluminum reflector. The highly polished aluminum reflector has a mirror-like finish rated at 95% reflectivity for MAXIMUM LIGHT OUTPUT. This super reflective surface provides more raw light output than dimpled reflectors, and is far superior in reflective qualities than cheap white painted reflectors which discolor over time. Polished Aluminum will NOT RUST, CHIP, or CORRODE like inferior chrome reflectors do under the intense heat of a high intensity discharge (H.I.D.) bulb like the High Pressure Sodium (HPS) bulb that comes with this system. This reflector is built to last a lifetime, and can easily be cleaned with common household window cleaner. Horizontal lamp configuration design allows for the greatest light coverage over the top of your garden area while providing the highest light intensity levels possible. It is widely recognized that the BEST design for horticultural reflectors is the HORIZONTAL REFLECTOR design incorporated with this reflector. The reflector comes with two heavy duty steel hangers to hang your reflector from, and the cord from the reflector to the ballast housing measures 10.
Reflector Measures Approx: 16" Long x 13" Wide x 6" Deep
HIGH OUTPUT 150w HPS BULB:
Brand new HIGH OUTPUT 150 watt High Pressure Sodium bulb is rated at 16,000 lumens! Life expectancy is 24,000 hours. 22 CRI. The 150 watt HPS bulb is a very popular bulb used by the indoor hobbyist grower today. The 150 watt HPS is more efficient in producing light than its Metal Halide counterpart and also features very little lumen loss over its lifetime compared to Metal Halide bulbs. You can expect only a 10% decrease in lumens over a bulbs 3 year (24/7) lifetime. Compare that to Metal Halide, where there is as much as a 50% decrease in lumen output over its shorter lifetime and initially lower light output than HPS, and it is clear to see why the HPS is so popular. It is believed the HPS bulbs bright "yellowish" spectrum mimics that of the "harvest sun", triggering plants to develop flowers rapidly and abundantly. You can expect excellent results using this HPS bulb, and it is good for ALL STAGES of PLANT GROWTH!
Remember - HIGHER LUMEN OUTPUT equates into MORE PLANT GROWTH and HIGHER TOTAL YIELDS.
WARRANTY:
Warranty for this system is 2 years on the ballast and components and 1 year for the bulb. Remember, this is simply the warranty. This system should provide ten, even twenty or more years of reliable service.
Customize your product
Bulb:
| | Standard 150 Watt HPS Bulb ($0.00) |
Reflector:
| | 4 Sided Horizontal Reflector ($0.00) |
| | Maxwing Reflector ($35.00) |
| | Euro Reflector ($59.00) |
| | SuperNova Reflector ($60.00) |
| | Mini SunSoaker Reflector ($63.00) |
| | QuadRay Reflector ($63.00) |
| | EasyCool 6 Reflector ($80.00) |
| | 8" Cool Tube Reflector ($91.00) |
| | EasyCool 8 Reflector ($91.00) |
| | Sunsoaker Reflector ($93.00) |
Add Reflector Hangers?:
| | No Reflector Hangers ($0.00) |
| | 1/8" Rope Ratechets 75lb Max ($11.00) |
| | Hi-Low Reflector Hangers ($12.00) |
| | Steel Wheel Reflector Hangers ($13.00) |
Add a Timer?:
| | No Timer ($0.00) |
| | Single Outlet Mechanical Timer - 120v ($10.00) |
| | Dual Outlet Mechanical Timer - 120v ($15.00) |
| | 8 Outlet Surge Protector - 120v ($19.00) |
| | Dual Outlet Digital Timer w/ Battery BackUp - 120v ($20.00) |
Optional Extended Warranty?:
| | Standard Warranty ($0.00) |
| Extended Protection 4 year ballast warranty ($25.00)
But if you could go just a little higher on price and can handle a little more heat, this would be a good option too.
You would just, like with the other need to use a MH conversion bulb, but it would be worth going to a 250-watt is you can budget it and handle a little more heat.
HTGSupply 250 watt High Pressure Sodium Grow Light
Product Number: GL-HTG250HPS
250 watt HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM (HPS) GROW LIGHT
100% BRAND NEW - No reused parts Hands down the BEST deal EVER offered for any complete GROW LIGHT system! Comes complete and READY TO GROW! Includes the ballast, lamp (bulb) and reflector! Plugs into standard household outlet! NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED! Just take it out of the box, screw in the bulb, plug it in & GROW ! PERFECT FOR SMALL HOBBY GARDENS! For gardens up to 3 x 3 ( 9 square feet ) System includes:
· Brand New REMOTE 250 watt HPS BALLAST and Components
· Brand New HORIZONTAL REFLECTOR with 10 cord
· Brand New HIGH OUTPUT 250w HPS Bulb (33,000 lumens!)
Ready, Set.......GROW!
If you are in the market for a BRAND NEW HIGH OUTPUT GROW LIGHT, you have found what you are looking for!
About the system:
BALLAST & HOUSING:
Dimensions: 9" long x 4" wide x 5.5" tall
This premium HTG SUPPLY GROW LIGHT ballast and components are housed in an ULTRA-EFFICIENT OPEN AIR BALLAST HOUSING. Unlike other enclosures that house their ballasts inside a metal box - causing heat build up and lowering component life and performance - the HTG SUPPLY GROW LIGHT ballast housing incorporates an OPEN AIR type enclosure. The housing is actually built around the copper coil ballast allowing for the heat generated by the ballast to dissipate quickly and efficiently. The #1 killer of electrical components (like the ignitor and capacitor) is excessive heat. Components such as the ignitor and capacitor are housed away from the ballast inside their own small enclosure thus keeping them cool and away from the heat generated by the ballast itself. This ballast enclosure design is time tested in industrial / commercial H.I.D. applications worldwide but THE HTG SUPPLY GROW LIGHT is the ONLY GROW LIGHT to incorporate this intelligent, simple and efficient design. The OPEN AIR design of the HTG SUPPLY GROW LIGHT keeps the components cooler than any other system on the market today! The remote ballast design is far superior to other designs found on eBay and other sites. Includes 10 grounded power cord that plugs into a STANDARD HOUSEHOLD OUTLET! HORIZONTAL REFLECTOR: This top of the line HORIZONTAL REFLECTOR is made from the HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIALS available! Specifically designed for growing plants, this reflector incorporates a steel socket/reflector bracket, 5kv Pulse Rated Mogul Based socket, and highly reflective polished aluminum reflector. The highly polished aluminum reflector has a mirror-like finish rated at 95% reflectivity for MAXIMUM LIGHT OUTPUT. This super reflective surface provides more raw light output than dimpled reflectors and is far superior in reflective qualities than cheap white painted reflectors which discolor over time. Polished Aluminum will NOT RUST, CHIP, or CORRODE like inferior chrome reflectors do under the intense heat of a high intensity discharge (H.I.D.) bulb like the High Pressure Sodium (HPS) bulb that comes with this system. This reflector is built to last a lifetime and can easily be cleaned with common household window cleaner. Horizontal lamp configuration design allows for the greatest light coverage over the top of your garden area while providing the highest light intensity levels possible. It is widely recognized that the BEST design for horticultural reflectors is the HORIZONTAL REFLECTOR design incorporated with this reflector. The reflector comes with two heavy duty steel hangers to hang your reflector from, and the cord from the reflector to the ballast housing measures 10. Reflector Measures Approx: 16"Long x 13"Wide x 6"Deep HIGH OUTPUT 250w HPS BULB: Brand New HIGH OUTPUT 250 watt High Pressure Sodium bulb is rated at 33,000 lumens! Standard 250 HPS bulbs only emit 27,500 lumens. Life expectancy is 24,000 hours. 22 CRI. The 250 watt HPS bulb is a very popular bulb used by the indoor hobbyist grower today. The 250 watt HPS is more efficient in producing light than its Metal Halide counterpart and also features very little lumen loss over its lifetime compared to Metal Halide bulbs. You can expect only a 10% decrease in lumens over a bulbs 3 year (24/7) lifetime. Compare that to Metal Halide, where as much as a 50% decrease in lumen output over its shorter lifetime and initially lower light output than HPS, and it is clear to see why the HPS is so popular. It is believed the HPS bulbs bright "yellowish" spectrum mimics that of the "harvest sun", triggering plants to develop flowers rapidly and abundantly. You can expect excellent results using this HPS bulb and it is good for ALL STAGES of PLANT GROWTH. Remember - HIGHER LUMEN OUTPUT equates into MORE PLANT GROWTH and HIGHER TOTAL YIELDS. WARRANTY: Warranty for this system is 2 years on the ballast and components and 1 year for the bulb. Remember, this is simply the warranty. This system should provide ten, even twenty or more years of reliable service.
Customize your product
Reflector:
| | 4 Sided Horizontal Reflector ($0.00) | | | Maxwing Reflector ($35.00) | | | Euro Reflector ($59.00) | | | Mini SunSoaker Reflector ($63.00) | | | QuadRay Reflector ($63.00) | | | SuperNova Reflector ($63.00) | | | CoolTube 6" Reflector ($70.00) | | | EasyCool 6 Reflector ($81.00) | | | 8" Cool Tube Reflector ($91.00) | | | EasyCool 8 Reflector ($91.00) | | | Sunsoaker Reflector ($93.00) | | | Big Kahuna Reflector ($130.00) |
Bulb:
| | HTGSupply 250 Watt HPS Bulb ($0.00) | | | GrowBright 250 Watt HPS Lamp ($8.00) | | | AgroMax 250 watt High Pressure Sodium Bulb ($36.00) | | | GrowBright 250 Watt MH Conversion Lamp ($12.00) | | | AgroMax 250 watt Metal Halide CONVERSION Bulb ($28.00) |
Spare Bulb?:
| | No Spare Bulb ($0.00) | | | HTGSupply 250 Watt HPS Bulb ($20.00) | | | GrowBright 250 Watt HPS Lamp ($28.00) | | | AgroMax 250 watt High Pressure Sodium Bulb ($56.00) | | | GrowBright 250 Watt MH Conversion Bulb ($32.00) | | | AgroMax 250 watt Metal Halide CONVERSION Bulb ($48.00) |
Add a Timer?:
| | No Timer ($0.00) | | | Single Outlet Mechanical Timer - 120v ($10.00) | | | Dual Outlet Mechanical Timer - 120v ($15.00) | | | 8 Outlet Surge Protector - 120v ($19.00) | | | Dual Outlet Digital Timer w/ Battery BackUp - 120v ($20.00) |
Add Reflector Hangers?:
| | No Reflector Hangers ($0.00) | | | 1/8" Rope Ratechets 75lb Max ($11.00) | | | Hi-Low Reflector Hangers ($12.00) | | | Steel Wheel Reflector Hangers ($13.00) |
Optional Extended Warranty?:
| | Standard Warranty ($0.00) | | | Extended Protection 4 year ballast warranty ($25.00) |
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